Interior Designer II - Workplace

Interior Designer II - Workplace

The Perkins&Will Austin studio is looking for an Interior Designer II to join our Workplace team of purpose-driven design thinkers. If you have at least 3 years of professional experience in interior design, we hope you'll consider applying!

As an Interior Designer II, you will:

• Use 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.
• Exhibit understanding of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process.
• Participate 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.
• Assist in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
• Manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Research manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
• Continue to grow in knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Contribute to programming and space planning analysis and provide area calculations.
• Develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
• Use 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-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Express curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.

For consideration, you should have:

• 3-5 years of experience
• A professional degree in Interior Design, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred.
• Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements.
• Additional skills should include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino.
• Effective verbal and written skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn.
• Collaborative and professional work ethic.
• LEED GA or within 6 months of hire.
• Preparing for NCIDQ exams.

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 6MB).

Instructions to apply:

- please submit your resume and portfolio as separate pdf documents.

- if you have an online portfolio, please embed the link in your resume.

- kindly name your files using name_last name_resume or portfolio