Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university.
NCIDQ Certification required.
LEED and/or WELL credentials are advantageous.
8-12+ years of experience in commercial interior design or architecture.
Advanced competency in design execution and project management.
Responsibilities
Lead and own the design execution of complex medium and large-sized projects.
Partner with technical and management leaders for project resource coordination.
Drive the design process across all project phases from inception to completion.
Produce design and presentation documents for client reviews.
Collaborate with engineers early in the design process to influence outcomes.
Manage project scope, budget, and schedule in tandem with project leadership.
Identify, mentor, and develop emerging leaders within the team.
Benefits
Collaborative workplace culture that values creativity and innovation.
Opportunities for professional development and mentorship.
Engagement with a diverse portfolio of project types.
Focus on high-quality design solutions that meet client needs.
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER
Overview
We're looking for a thoughtful and motivated Interior Designer/Architectural Designer to join our collaborative Workplace Studio team. In this role, you'll help shape creative, functional design solutions that respond to client needs, project goals, and the realities of the built environment. You'll contribute across design development, documentation, and coordination, working closely with teammates, clients and leadership, to deliver high-quality work while supporting the project's scope, schedule, and budget.
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and owning the design execution of complex medium and large-sized projects.
Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with technical and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, driving design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of design presentation and documentation.
Lead design execution across multiple project phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design and design development.
Produce design and presentation documents.
Participate in client design presentations.
Collaborate with the technical lead and engineers early and often to inform design outcomes.
Accountable for delivering project scope in alignment with the fee, schedule and construction cost in collaboration with the project manager and the project technical lead.
Provide guidance in the construction documentation phase to ensure design intent.
Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline:
Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking
Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
Provide project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction.
Provide project team coordination for material location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.).
For interior projects, participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications and coordinate design intent with project team members.
Formulate designs that are aesthetically compelling and conducive to intended purposes.
Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination.
Participate in project budget management and cost control methods.
Act as a resource to studios and project teams with a voice crossing the spectrum of design support, mentorship and education.
Be a resource for resolving complex design issues and provide oversight and guidance to studios and project teams.
Identify, mentor and elevate current and future leaders.
Continuously work to promote Vocon, while fostering existing and new relationships with clients.
Capabilities
Advanced competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Designer job category.
Specialized strength in design execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
Excellent organizational skills.
Knowledge of the full design process.
Strong project and people management skills.
Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
Possess BIM modeling skills.
Requirements
Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited University.
NCIDQ Certification required for interior design professionals.
LEED and/or WELL credentials are a plus.
Design professional with (typically) eight (8) to twelve (12) plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.
