Interior Design Associate

You will work directly with the Managers and Directors to support our variety of retail clients. Responsibilities: As an Interior Design Associate, you are responsible for basic interior design assignments and working with the project team to assist in completing various project phases within our design studio. Day-to-day duties related to interior architecture, design and retail space planning, may include the following: • Develops ideas/concepts individually and as part of a team • Creates Space planning studies / block-out plans of space • Creates fixture plans and elevations • Creates lighting plans and fixture drawings • Coordinates resource development and assists in keeping up our Design library with the latest specifications • Prepares design development documents (production of design development drawings, millwork drawings) • Prepares 3D Schematic Design, 3D Design Concepts, Concept Development as assigned • Provides updates to the team at our weekly meetings on assigned project planning and deliverables • Conducts research of materials, vendors and resources appropriate to the clients' programs • Helps support cost analysis of projects by coordinating with vendor and obtaining pricing Required Qualifications: • Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design (or relevant Design diploma such as Industrial Design or others) • 3-5 years' experience • Ability to think creatively and contribute to generating successful solutions for our clients • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models • Knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, environmental branding/signage, color and materials to carryout design intent • knowledge of design trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness • High degree of proficiency in Design software such as Autodesk Architecture/AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator), and others • Ability to design and assemble 2D and 3D presentations/drawings • Excellent communication skills