Overview:
Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A certified Interior Designer who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of interior design principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborates on all phases of the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
- Collaborates in the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept
- Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
- Generates renderings and visual presentations that convey the design concepts to the client and generates finish plans, specifications and material selections needed for construction
- Provides design support and implementation documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
- May coordinate documentation effort for interiors projects of varying sizes with minimal guidance
- Maintains awareness of project program documents and schedules, including effectively meeting deadlines
- Participates in and may assist in leading design presentations internally and externally
- Effectively collaborates on implementation documentation and conveys design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team
- Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes and lighting to incorporate responsible and sustainable design practices
- Coordinates and may lead client presentations
- Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
- Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
- Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
- Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
- Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- May prepare meeting minutes
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
- Typically 5+ years of experience
Licenses and Certifications
- NCIDQ certification required
- Sustainable design accreditation strongly preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions
- Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
- Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
- Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required; advanced preferred
- Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
- Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred
- Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
- Intermediate knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent preferred
- Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
- Basic knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
- Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
- Intermediate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
- Basic ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
- Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
- Intermediate ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
- Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
- Travel may be required
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