Interior Architecture Specialist

Serve as the studio’s dedicated technical and creative resource for interior architectural design and custom furniture across all active MQ projects. Develop interior architecture design, drawings and documentation, and prepare detailed custom furniture drawings Operate as a shared specialist resource: support projects when engaged by the Project Lead, rather than owning them. Adhere to MQ aesthetics and standards.

Mead Quin is a high-end residential design firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for a signature aesthetic of refined minimalism and calming, human-centered interiors that prioritize wellness and a connection to nature. Founded in 2013 by Principal Designer Mead Quin, our studio operates on a philosophy of "beauty simplified," collaboration, and high standards.

We are a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment that values open dialogue, professional growth, and an acute attention to detail.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and produce space plans, architectural design drawings and design intent documents for interior architecture scopes
• Prepare reflected ceiling plans, lighting layouts, and power and A/V locations as needed
• Develop detailed drawings for interior architectural elements, including built-ins, millwork, cabinetry and custom architectural features
• Produce elevation drawings and section details as required
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants and fabricators on interior architecture scope execution
• Support construction administration for active interior architecture scopes, including RFIs, submittals and site visits as needed
• Develop custom furniture concepts in coordination with the design teams which are aligned with project design direction and MQ aesthetics/standards
• Produce detailed fabrication drawings for custom furniture pieces
• Source and manage relationships with fabricators, craftspeople and specialty vendors. Manage vendor communication and production milestones for all custom work as needed in coordination with the MQI project leads
• Oversee the development of interior architectural components from concept through delivery, maintaining quality and timeline
• Coordinate with the project team on integration of custom furniture within the broader FF&E scope
• Support installation coordination for interior architectural design related components requiring specialist oversight
• Provide creative problem-solving for technically complex design challenges
• Ensure all interior architectural design and and custom furniture documentation meets MQ quality standards before delivery to the project team
• Maintain organized, complete and current project files. Ensure all deliverables are clearly labeled, version-controlled and accessible to the project team
• Track time daily and accurately against the correct project in Studio Designer
• Communicate proactively with the Project Lead on timeline, scope or capacity concerns
• Participate in the Monday Morning Meeting and monthly Design Director check-ins
• Coordinate with the project leads to obtain drawings from outside partners such as architects, lighting designers and others and set up the drawings internally for use by the teams according to MQ standards as needed

SCOPE AND ENGAGEMENT

• Supports projects; does not own them. Project management and delivery timelines, client communication and relationships, overall project direction and scope decisions, budget ownership and financial coordination, and team management remain with the Project Lead and studio leadership
• All work requests are coordinated through the Design Director, not directly between team members and the Specialist. This protects the Specialist’s…