Interior Designer III

Interior Designer III

Demonstrates advanced 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 advanced understanding and independent development of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process and in market sector.

Executes contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.

Exercises critical judgement in creating materials and models for client presentations.

Develops graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.

Influences and manipulates 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.

Begins to take ownership of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.

Provides programming and space planning analysis as well as area calculations.

Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.

Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Supports growth of others.

Expresses curiosity about the world of design and 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 and proactive communication within team and with designated team leader.

Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

Coordinates effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.

Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.

5-8 years of professional experience.

LEED GA within 6 months of hire.

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you, within one year of hire: 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.

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.

Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software.

Advanced 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.

At Perkins&Will, 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, the annual pay range for this position is between $80,100 and $102,300 commensurate with qualifications. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including, medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA accounts, 401k with employer match, PTO and paid holidays, short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, life insurance, and learning and development opportunities.

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.