Interior Designer II
Common and Baseline Responsibilities as an Interior Designer II:
- Uses enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
- Exhibits understanding of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process.
- Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, material and furniture specifications, and schedules.
- Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
- Manipulates basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
- Researches manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
- Continues to grow in knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
- Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
- Develops graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
- Uses a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
- Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
- Expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.
- Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
- Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
- Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.
- Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
- Coordinates effectively with partners and consultants.
High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies:
- BIM
- Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
- Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
- Preliminary design studies
- Contract documents
- Field observations and measurements
- Life safety requirements
- Furniture and interior product specifications
- Construction contract administration
Software:
- Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
- Intermediate Revit
- Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
- Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
- Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
- Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
- Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certifications/Education:
- LEED GA within 6 months of hire
- Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
- Preparing for NCIDQ
- Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required
Requirements:
To join us, you should have: 3-5+ years of experience
How to Apply:
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples.
Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB).
Salary and Benefit Information:
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Minneapolis is between $61,600 and $78,500.
Benefits: medical, dental, vision, wellness, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k, PTO.
Perkins&Will believes that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.