Senior Interior Designer - Retail

NELSON is currently seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Retail Practice
. As a Senior Designer, you will have the opportunity to create retail spaces for leading companies and organizations worldwide. You will assist in project planning, client services, conceptual design, and project completion—from client presentations to visioning, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and furniture specification. The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for performing complex interior design assignments, receiving specific and detailed instructions as to tasks required and results expected, and working with the project team to assist overall efforts of completing various project phases.

• Go All In. Own the Outcome. We go all in—with urgency, follow-through, and pride in the result.
• Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic. We keep it real—with clarity, candor, and care.
• Grow with Purpose. We embrace growth—through learning, coaching, and continuous improvement.
• Think Bold. Execute Smart. We think boldly—and pair ambition with discipline.
• Make Space for Everyone. We value you—and build a culture where people can thrive and do their best work.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Advanced programming and space planning skills
• Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer‑supplier appropriateness; consistently share such knowledge with teammates
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials to carryout design intent
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations, life safety codes and ADA requirements
• Knowledge of the construction process from bidding through construction administration, roles of consultants, contractors, construction schedules, phasing, inspections, etc
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
• Knowledge of expectations related to high quality service to clients
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand drafting or computer sketching
• Proficiency in Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint (including project plans, pipeline, etc.)
• Advanced in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop
• Advanced Revit skills
• Basic proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite skills preferred
• Basic proficiency of 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred

• Lead project design team’s design efforts
• Partner with the Project Manager in the overall delivery of the goals of the project
• Lead or participate in design charrettes and project team meetings
• Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff as requested
• In conjunction with the Studio Leader, mentor and direct the design work of teammates and participate in teammate performance evaluations
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies
• Contribute as a team lead, on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team
• Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment

• Participate with the project team to understand/establish project goals and objectives including workplan, schedule, budget parameters
• Lead,…