Interior Designer Kalamazoo, MI

Interior Designer job at Tower Pinkster. Kalamazoo, MI.

Join our team at Tower Pinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! Tower Pinkster, an innovative architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in the Midwest with offices in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Interior Designer to join our Michigan team. We seek a design and technical-minded individual that brings creativity and ownership to the office each day.

This person will enjoy opportunities to grow their knowledge and career responsibilities in a fun, supportive environment. The purpose of this Interior Design position is to lead the discipline responsibilities for the project and client team by completing working drawings and specifications for projects. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, client engagement, finish plan development, product selections for review, casework layouts, interior elevations, renderings, millwork design and detailing, interior signage drawings, furniture plans and related bid documents.

• Work as project lead on varying scales and project typologies.
• Develop design documents to illustrate programs, materials, and design solutions in 2d and 3d.
• Understand project team expectations in Programming, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Development, and Construction Administration.
• Exhibit strong design capabilities in space planning, the appropriate and creative application of finishes, custom designed millwork, and interior architecture.

• Perform coordination efforts with the project team in creation of interior design documents.
• Assist design team and project coordination team in the detailing, model building, and illustration of design documents.
• Work with the project team to review and revise product specifications for the project manual.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Research and understand code requirements and barrier-free guidelines for the interior environment.
• Create presentation documents and 3D renderings using Revit, Enscape, Lumion or other 3d software.

• Continue to refine design and technical skills.
• Attend meetings to set goals and objectives for the project(s).
• Meet with product representatives to learn options and trends in the industry
• Foster strong client relationships and continuing engagement
• Mentor junior design team members and promote learning opportunities
• Delegate work assignments for growth, matching responsibility to individuals and providing mentorship and coaching
• Work independently and connect with Department Manager for reviews and resources.

• Act with integrity and trust.
• Possess a commitment to excellence.
• Work in a collaborative team environment.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Exhibit patience, good listening and comprehension skills..
• Demonstrate problem solving and creativity.
• Take responsibility for own actions and completion of tasks.
• Respond to requests in a timely fashion.
• Take personal responsibility for your own actions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
• 1-5 years of experience preferred.
• Working toward or have obtained NCIDQ Certification.
• Proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and InDesign.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word and Excel.
• 3D Computer graphic skills preferred, as well as hand sketching ability. Proficiency in Enscape is a plus.
• Knowledge of building code, barrier-free and ADA requirements as they impact interior design.
• Dynamic graphic presentations with solid design and communication skills
• Understand constructability and material selections that relate to design expression.

We take a holistic approach to ensure the wellbeing of our team members. Tower Pinkster is proud to support its team members with a robust compensation and benefits package, which includes:

• National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
• Industry-leading compensation…