Overview:

Responsibilities:

• Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position
• Continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
• Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
• Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, models and schemes
• Assists in supervising the preparation of design details and implementation documents by project team
• Collaborates on all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction document preparation
• Leads the management and/or documentation effort for respective interiors project(s) of varying sizes with minimal guidance
• Shares accountability for managing project program documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule
• Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team
• Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
• Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed
• 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
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
• Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
• Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
• Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent
• Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment
• Understands fundamental accounting principles and the project accounting process
• Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements
• May participate in the pursuit and marketing of potential projects
• Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
• NCIDQ certification required
• Typically 8 years of experience
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred
• Experience in Revit
• Proficiency in software such as AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred
• Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents
• Experience with FF&E to carry out design intent
• Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

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