What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at Somerville Architects and Engineers?
Are you an Interior Designer looking for a new challenge? Look no further! Somerville Architects and Engineers is hiring an Interior Designer to join our team.
About Somerville
- Somerville is a 100% employee-owned, full-service firm providing expert architectural, engineering, interior design, and environmental graphic design services for education, healthcare, civic, cultural, corporate, and commercial projects.
- Our average employee tenure is over three times the national average for professional service firms, which means we love what we do.
- We equip our elite team members with the latest tools and technologies in the profession.
- We wholeheartedly believe in supporting the communities where we work.
- We are relationship-driven; at any given time, 94% of our work is from repeat clients, with some relationships spanning over 70 years.
- We support personal and professional development through online training subscriptions, Global Leadership Summit, professional conferences, training opportunities, career-specific learning, professional memberships, professional licenses/accreditations, and more.
- We thrive on teamwork and believe working alongside our architectural and engineering team members is integral to our collective success.
About the Position
We seek an individual with a collaborative spirit who can seamlessly work together with other top-talented architects, engineers, designers, and drafters to advance our projects. Somerville team members are creative problem-solvers who demonstrate strong critical thinking, great attention to detail, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
YOUR ROLE WILL INVOLVE:
Project Related
- Work with architects, design teams, and clients to identify their needs and create interior environments for new or renovated spaces
- Select colors, materials, and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept and meet functional, maintenance, lifecycle performance, environmental, budgetary, and safety requirements
- Assist clients with the selection of furniture, fixtures, equipment, and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product descriptions; and assist in the process of pricing, procurement, and installation of furniture
- Integrate the final interior design into the construction documents, including, but not limited to, room finish key/schedules, specifications, 3D model, and drawings
- Coordinate and collaborate with other allied design professionals, product reps, and furniture dealers
- Create and present interior design concepts and finish boards
- Assist the firm as a resource regarding finishes and interiors industry standards and trends
- Manage project schedules and budgets
- Perform site visits and shop drawing review during the construction administration phase
Business Development
- Develop strategies to promote and cultivate interior design services for existing and potential clients
- Promote excellence in interior architecture through thought leadership and evidence-based design
- Attendance at industry-related events
Other
- Develop/refine master specifications for interior materials
- Develop efficient methods to document material selections
- Maintain interiors library
- Research and stay current on design trends
LOCATION
- Somerville’s office is located in Green Bay, Wisconsin
- This is a part-time or full-time, in-office position
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
- Three or more years of interior design experience
- Experience in healthcare design, furniture layout, or environmental graphics design is a plus
- Technical Knowledge
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Revit, and Bluebeam preferred
- Experience with Lumion rendering software is a plus
- Knowledge of commercial building codes and ADA guidelines
Education & Licenses
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree
- National Council for Interior Design Qualification certification is not required, but the candidate will be expected to obtain certification
Skills
- Artistic ability and style, creativity, and imagination
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Ability to remain flexible and open to changes in project scope
- Have good 3D spatial awareness and the ability to visualize and communicate concepts
- Actively seeks to collaborate with diverse team members