AvalonBay Communities, Inc., an equity REIT, has a long-term track record of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing distinctive apartment homes in some of the best U.S. markets, and delivering outsized, risk-adjusted returns to shareholders. With equal parts experience and vision, we’ve established a leadership position rooted in our purpose of creating a better way to live and that is always focused on building value for the long term.
Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. We take that purpose seriously and expect you will as well. By focusing on collaboration, innovation, and taking ownership of our choices and actions, we act in ways that focus on creating value for our customers, investors and associates. Your positive, professional, and consistent personal interactions make AvalonBay a great place to work.

The Role

This position is responsible for performing as an interior designer on multi-family interior renovation and new development projects within AvalonBay. This role will work with the project designers and managers on the execution of schematic design, design development and construction documentation and FFE on these projects, as well as overseeing the construction administration phase; collaborating with the team from start to finish ensuring desired project execution.

Job description:

• Act as an interior designer for inhouse designed projects such as New Development and Interior Renovation Projects (Capital Projects, CapEx and Non-routine projects). Work with project managers and designers in maintaining project schedules, deadlines and communicating with internal groups to work through project timelines and ensure success from start to finish.
• Select, document detailed FFE specifications and manage procurement process for furniture, artwork, and accessories for various projects.
• Collaborate with internal AvalonBay departments (Corporate and regional teams) and with external consultants as it relates to project scopes.
• Develop schematic design, design development and construction document packages: working on overall plan layouts, elevations, details, material selection/application, schedules, and annotation.
• Work with internal design team on construction administration processes such as attending construction calls, reviewing, and responding to submittals and RFI’s, conducting punch walks.
• Field questions from procurement team, organize and facilitate FFE installations.
• Responsible to review and conform to AVB standards.

Job requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program
• 3-5 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field (including internship experience)
• Must have a strong knowledge and understanding of construction documentation and construction administration process.
• Must have a strong knowledge of furniture selection and procurement experience.
• This role is expected to be flexible and collaborative, bringing forth technical and design ideas to the team as well as absorbing knowledge and growing.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Occasional travel required within the US.
• Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Enscape, and Microsoft Office
• Experience in hospitality or multi-family design.
• Experience in sourcing and documenting FFE specifications, FFE budgets, and interior architectural finishes.
• Understanding of construction, materials, and methods
• Take initiative and ownership of project tasks.
• NCIDQ certification preferred or preparation to test; highly encouraged to complete within 4 years of graduation.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.

How AvalonBay Supports You

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

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