Position summary: The Senior-Level Commercial Interior Designer/Project Manager is a key member of the design team. They provide design and technical support for all project elements from conception through construction. They must exhibit a professional demeanor and image at all times. The Senior-Level Commercial Interior Designer/Project Manager also acts as liaison with clients.
Qualifications: The Senior-Level Commercial Interior Designer/Project Manager is required to have ten years minimum experience in the Architectural/Interior Design profession, and be a Certified Interior Designer (CCLID/NCIDQ) with Bachelors of Arts Degree in Interior Design.
Key Expectations and Performance Standards
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with other members of the project team.
Initiative and ability to function effectively with minimal direct supervision.
Extensive knowledge of construction document production utilizing CAD and Revit
Experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasks,
Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills
Strong connections to the architectural and furniture product representatives in the local design community
The ability to work independently and manage workload deadlines and responsibilities
Ability to create a Cartoon Set of documents for project team that clearly outlines the design/delivery process
Ability to create a meeting agenda, meeting minutes, and follow-up tasks for team working in close collaboration with the Project Manager
Formulating preliminary plans and design concepts for client discussion and approval that appropriately describe the character, function, and aesthetic of a project
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Performance standards are an evaluative method of expectations. The following standards are established for this position, and will be used as a guideline to evaluate employee performance.
Analyzing clients’ needs, goals, and life and safety requirements
Developing conceptual design and design development of interior projects
Selection of interior finishes, furniture, and equipment
Developing final design recommendations through appropriate presentation media
Production of space plans, furniture plans, elevations, conceptual and finished design presentation documentation
Development of Construction Documents
Assisting in obtaining required permits
Coordinate with Team in construction documentation production using CAD and/or Revit
Incorporating applicable building code, life, safety and ADA code compliance regulations
Providing solutions to design problems and generating design alternatives
Reviewing drawings, mock-ups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
Reviewing pricing, materials, and value engineering for projects
Adhering to/Management of project time and material budgets
Delivering the highest quality of professional service
Understanding of the client’s brand standards and how they apply/enhance the design solution
Evaluating existing documentation and conditions
The ability to create/maintain/enhance a written design concept statement that carries throughout the project
Developing for client review and approval final design recommendations, inclusive of space planning and furniture layouts; wall, window, floor, and ceiling treatments; furniture, fixtures, and millwork; colors, finishes, and materials; hardware, lighting, electrical, communications, AV and branded element/signage requirements
Coordination of specialty project consultants with specific roles and responsibilities that impact the design development of the project
Preparing working drawings and specifications for interior construction, materials, finishes, furnishings, fixtures, and equipment for client’s approval
Assist in General contractor selection and bid review process
Conducting on-site visits and field inspections
Overseeing the quality of production and installation of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment on clients’ behalf, and preparing lists of deficiencies for client’s use
