Interior Designer II - Mission Critical

Interior Designer

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A certified Interior Designer who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of interior design principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on all phases of the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
• Collaborates in the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Generates renderings and visual presentations that convey the design concepts to the client and generates finish plans, specifications and material selections needed for construction
• Provides design support and implementation documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
• May coordinate documentation effort for interiors projects of varying sizes with minimal guidance
• Maintains awareness of project program documents and schedules, including effectively meeting deadlines
• Participates in and may assist in leading design presentations internally and externally
• Effectively collaborates on implementation documentation and conveys design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team
• Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes and lighting to incorporate responsible and sustainable design practices
• Coordinates and may lead client presentations
• Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
• Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
• Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
• Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
• Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• May prepare meeting minutes

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
• Typically 5+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

• NCIDQ certification required
• Sustainable design accreditation strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

• Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
• Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
• Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required; advanced preferred
• Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
• Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
• Intermediate knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent preferred
• Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
• Basic knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
• Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
• Intermediate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
• Basic ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
• Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
• Intermediate ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
• Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
• Travel may be required

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