JOB TITLE Project Interior Designer 

OVERVIEW: Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven, multi-disciplinary Design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces, and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them. We bring an internationally recognized team of Design professionals from our diverse ecosystem to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective Design. Since our founding in 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful Design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, the Caribbean and worldwide. Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, their interior environments, and the communities of which they form a part.

The Project Interior Designer (PID) leads and manages the project's design team from the very beginning of a project to its completion. In collaboration with the Studio Principal, Project Manager, and Senior Interior Designer, the Project Interior Designer is responsible for development and implementation of the design intent, overseeing and leading the design team, participating in client presentations, and running point on the production of complete, accurate and well-coordinated documents that are in accordance with Cooper Carry standards. The Project Interior Designer manages numerous complex projects simultaneously, is client facing, and helps lead, teach, and empower the less experienced staff they are working alongside.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Interior Designer, holding an NCIDQ certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Interior Design program with Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in a Commercial Interior Design setting.
• Creative and collaborative with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality Designs, presentations, and construction drawings.
• Communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface directly with clients.
• Strong understanding of building systems and codes.
• Strong organizational and document coordination skills.
• Advanced competency with required computer software; including high-level knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign.
• Ability to make Design and documentation decisions requiring discretion and good judgement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and explore alternate Design directions within the constraints of the Clients program, schedule, and budget.
• Foster collaboration and communication with both the Client and Design team.
• Collaborate with other Cooper Carry studios as required to meet project objectives.
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of materials, colors trends, and furniture/ fixture solutions.
• Contribute to the teaching, development, and inspiration of less experienced staff.
• Lead a team to produce a complete project document set that meets the project design intent.
• Adhere to both Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meet project design objectives, deadlines, and budget requirements.
• Develop details, material palettes and furnishings which are consistent with the design direction and support of the overall quality of the project.
• Interface and coordinate with consultants as needed.
• Meet with Client and Contractor(s) to provide interpretation of project design.
• Assist in proposal/marketing efforts and presentations as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
• Actively participate in professional development.
• Establish and maintain base state registration requirements and professional affiliations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

May directly supervise Interior Designer I or II, to include training, leading, planning, assigning, and directing work. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is spent in sitting position
• Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means
• Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted means
• There are no lifting requirements for this position
• Travel to job site or meetings may be required

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.