Interior Designer

Job Title:

Interior Designer

Job Description

This role focuses on developing thoughtful and functional interior design solutions that align with client goals across all project phases. The Interior Designer leads and coordinates project teams, collaborates closely with consultants and engineers, and ensures high-quality documentation and delivery. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of community-focused projects, mentor junior designers, and contribute to both ground-up and renovation work in a collaborative, growth-oriented studio environment.

Responsibilities

+ Develop interior design solutions that meet client goals and project requirements across all phases, from schematic design through construction administration.

+ Coordinate design efforts with consultants, including MEP and other disciplines, to ensure cohesive and integrated project delivery.

+ Lead and oversee the work of interior design project team members, providing clear direction, feedback, and support.

+ Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them grow their technical and design skills.

+ Participate actively in client meetings, presenting design concepts, gathering feedback, and maintaining strong client relationships.

+ Create detailed plans and 3D renderings, assemble presentation drawings, and develop finish boards that clearly communicate design intent.

+ Produce comprehensive construction documentation and perform quality checks on both personal work and the work of team members to ensure accuracy and consistency.

+ Participate in the submittal process, including preparing addenda sketches and drawing revisions as needed throughout the project lifecycle.

+ Assist with permitting processes, coordinating with relevant authorities and ensuring documentation meets required standards.

+ Participate in punch-list walk-throughs, documenting and following up on items to ensure successful project closeout.

+ Own and operate independently across all project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and permitting, and construction administration.

+ Manage FF&E efforts, including research, selection, specification, and coordination with FF&E dealers.

+ Lead and manage multiple projects and teams simultaneously, including scheduling, workload planning, deadlines, and QA/QC oversight.

+ Apply knowledge of building codes and standard construction methods to ensure compliant and constructible design solutions.

+ Travel locally approximately twice per month to project sites or client meetings as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design from an accredited university.

+ Approximately 8+ years of professional interior design experience (with flexibility based on overall qualifications).

+ Relevant project experience in K-12 education, workplace, municipal, or library projects.

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Experience with both ground-up construction and renovation projects.

+ Proficiency in Revit and Enscape, with the ability to use these tools effectively for design, documentation, and visualization.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

+ Ability to work independently across all project phases, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding and permitting, and construction administration.

+ Demonstrated experience in FF&E, including research, selection, specification, and coordination with FF&E dealers.

+ Proven experience leading and managing teams and multiple projects, including scheduling, hours management, workload balancing, deadlines, and QA/QC processes.

+ Strong knowledge of building codes and standard construction methods.

+ Willingness and ability to travel locally approximately two times per month.

+ Collaborative, outgoing, and strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

+ Must be proficient in Revit and Enscape and able to operate independently across all project phases, including FF&E.

+ Must have relevant project experience and experience leading and managing teams and projects.

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