Senior Technical Interior Designer​/Architect

The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for project design quality, including FF&E and interior architecture. The Senior Interior Designer will lead teams to conceptualize the project, develop the initial design direction, oversee documentation, and make critical aesthetic decisions throughout the project while integrating input from clients and operators with a focus on Workplace / Corporate Interiors K-12, and Hospitality.

• Lead/assist the project team in the development of the aesthetic design and the preparation of the interior design, including drawings and specifications.
• Serve as the Project Designer for the design of the project.
• Ability to present ideas clearly.
• Develop, present, and execute a design concept through all phases of project design, including pre-schematic design, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and furniture specification/bid packages.
• Develop design presentations including rendered plans, elevations and 3D views.
• Participate in client meetings including interviews, visioning sessions, information gathering, and presentations.
• Follow established standards for project production and review.
• Keep Project Manager, Studio Leaders, and Principal in Charge informed of progress or need for assistance.
• Design, direct, and mentor junior staff in the design and documentation of the interior workplace design.
• Prepare program and schematic proposals and project layouts and develop designs in 3D using Revit or other 3D modeling software for client review/approval.
• Prepare finish and FF&E material palettes and graphic presentations for client approval.
• Support business development efforts within the corporate real‑estate community, helping to cultivate relationships and promote the PE brand to generate new project opportunities.
• Lead/assist the project team in the completion of FF&E design & documentation based on the project program, budget, and standards. Provide a final review of FF&E specifications.
• Oversee the review of furniture installation plans for conformance to specifications and brand standards.
• Review architectural and furniture installation plans and shop drawings for content and accuracy and ensure that they are fully coordinated with all pertinent consultant drawings.
• Ensure all consultant drawings and related physical elements are coordinated with Interior Design and FF&E and applicable building codes.
• Attend and/or direct on-site meetings with the owner, consultants, and contractor, inclusive of construction review and FF&E installation, as necessary.
• Participate in activities related to construction administration, including shop drawings, field observations, response to RFIs, and punch list.
• Implement and manage Perkins Eastman’s design and documentation standards to ensure project delivery success.
• Assist the studio and leaders with generating Design Services Proposals.
• Prioritize and manage the design of multiple projects.
• Ensure all deliverables, deadlines and budgets are met.

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4‑year CIDA‑accredited Interior Design program or equivalent.
• Minimum of 8+ years of related industry experience required.
• Experience in Workplace / Corporate Interiors.
• Experience in K‑12 and Hospitality projects a plus.
• Passion for and understanding of sustainable design.
• Working knowledge of Brand Standards and ability to execute them.
• Thorough understanding of architectural interior design and building/ADA codes.
• Ability to produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permit and bid.
• Knowledge of building and ADA codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Strong proficiency with design software:
  Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketch Up, Affinity Suite / Adobe Suite, MS Office, and 3D software such as Enscape.

• Excellent organization, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams.
• Detail‑oriented and able to multi‑task.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills.
• Excellent graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to mentor…