What you will do: - Collaborate with the project team to develop and execute highly creative, themed concept designs from ideation through construction
- Create compelling 3D renderings and design presentations with the team to communicate design vision
- Coordinate with project consultants throughout all design phases
- Design and specify custom furniture, products, and finishes that align with themed concepts
- Direct art curation and collaborate with fabricators on custom installations
- Produce accurate construction documents and technical drawings to support design implementation
- Work closely with the Director of Themed Interiors to refine design concepts and ensure design intent is realized in built form
What we are looking for:
- 8-12 years of experience in highly creative projects, television/movie set design, commercial, or hospitality projects with Interior Designers/Interior Architects who can bring heavily themed concept designs into built reality
- Based in Washington, DC metro area for hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design
- Experience with concept ideation, renderings, custom products and finishes, furniture selections and custom furniture design, space planning, art curation, and art directing
- Experience with custom fabrication and technological sophistication, large size projects or HQ experience
- Excellent Revit/Smart Modeling, Enscape, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills (Rhino skills a plus)
- Excellent 3D graphic rendering skills
- Ability to work with the Director to develop strong design concepts and accurately document them in design presentations and construction documents
- Experience with space planning, FF&E specifications, material selections, codes, and coordination with consultants
- Available for regular out-of-state travel as needed by team
- Fluent in written and spoken English
- Valid work permit (USA)
What we prefer
- Experience with design-build projects or large HQ projects
- LEED and/or WELL accreditation
- Progress towards NCIDQ Certification or Architectural Licensure
What we offer
- Hybrid Work, in the office 3 days/week, remote 2 days*
- Please note this position is for our Washington, DC office only. All-remote candidates will not be considered.
- Flexible Hours
- Paid Leave + Holidays
- 401(k) Employee Savings Plan
- Health + Dental Plan
- Group Life Insurance
- Mentoring Program
- Company Laptops + Standing Desks
- Team and firm-wide Happy Hours
- iLAB Research Microgrant Program
- Art Night + Annual Summer Picnic + Holiday Party
- Fully Stocked Model Shop
- Dedicated Virtual Reality Space + Tools
- Paid maternity/ paternity leave
- 24 hours/year paid volunteer time
- Reimbursement of accreditation testing costs
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- Parking/transportation pre-tax program
Qualified applicants should address their CV, portfolio in PDF format, letters of recommendation, and queries for this vacancy to: Mark Ramirez, Managing Director
