The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a qualified
Senior Interior Designer. The Senior Interior Designer will work with the Design Services Team, under the direction of the Lead Designer to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will use AutoCAD on a daily basis to update or develop detailed plans and drawings for new construction, renovations, and reconfigurations of campus buildings. This role will also lead certain aspects of a project utilizing creative and technical skills and abilities.
Responsibilities- Use established standards to develop detailed 2D drawings to include FF&E, architectural, electrical, and mechanical building systems.
- Support multiple projects of varying size, complexity and intensity.
- Review furniture proposals using working knowledge of the industry
- Prepare and present specifications.
- Support construction administration as needed, such as site inspections, to ensure proper installation and adherence to design specifications.
- Work with identified client stakeholders to determine initial goals and requirements for the spaces to be designed.
- Keep the client and Lead Designer apprised of project status.
- Demonstrate outside-the-box, analytical, and critical thinking while adhering to established standards.
- Use advanced A&D professional skills to work through challenges and create solutions for presentation.
- Protect all sensitive information being evaluated in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures.
- Work closely with project managers, spaces planners, and other stakeholders ensure design cohesiveness and project goals are met on time.
- Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end
- Prepare sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate design intent to client.
- Ensure client satisfaction.
- Maintain current knowledge of trends, materials, techniques, and other developments in A&D.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Skills & Requirements
Required Experience & Skills - Minimum of 8 years of experience in Institutional architecture, interior design, or space planning.
- Expertise in the construction documentation process
- Knowledge of Building Codes, ADA, regulations, industry standard practices and processes.
- Ability to work well in a team-based environment, both within the design team and broader group, with the common goal of a successful project.
- Meet a level of professionalism in both verbal and written communication skills as this role requires daily communication with internal and external project team members.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, project management skills.
- High attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and respond quickly.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work in fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change.
- Ability to create and present multiple solutions.
- Advanced Proficiency in the Design Process with the ability and aptitude to step in at any point to lead the design portion of a project.
- Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Preferred Experience & Skills - Institutional or Government work experience, Federal is preferred.
- Successful completion of, or working towards, NCIDQ or NCARB certification.
- Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission.
- Experience using TRIRIGA for Space Management with TRIRIGA CAD Integrator.
- Working knowledge of commercial furniture and/or furniture dealership experience.
- Previous experience and clearance with the Federal or State government.
Required Education - Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
- Provide design portfolio with emphasis on presentation and technical skills.
Qualifications
*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONCompetitive benefits for eligible employees include:
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
