Overview :
A recognized leader and certified Interior Designer who is responsible for delivering exceptional design and delivery for clients on time and on budget. Possesses strong communication skills, a flexible attitude, ability to solve problems creatively and ability to foster and manage effective client relationships. Responsible for high-impact decisions. Endorses the firm's values by personally influencing client service, innovation and communication. Acts as subject matter expert for design solutions.
Responsibilities :
- Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems
- Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs
- Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept
- Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
- Manages client's expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives
- Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details)
- Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design
- Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule
- Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
- Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
- Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
- Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification
- Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings
- Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
- Manages existing design technology and continually explores, improves on and evaluates best uses for technology for FF&E services
Qualifications :
Education and Experience
Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experienceTypically 15+ years of experienceLicenses and Certifications
NCIDQ certification requiredSustainable design accreditation preferredKnowledge, 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, InDesign requiredAdvanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools requiredIntermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferredIntermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio requiredIntermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferredBasic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferredAdvanced experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy, requiredAdvanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines requiredAdvanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent requiredIntermediate knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models requiredAdvanced graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas requiredAdvanced experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment requiredAdvanced ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external requiredAdvanced ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships requiredAdvanced presentation skills requiredAdvanced organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time requiredAdvanced to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing requiredAdvanced ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment requiredAdvanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality requiredTravel may be required#LI-KT1
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