Interior Designer - Hotel Design

We are a successful and growing hospitality design, procurement and branding firm seeking a talented interior designer to join our studio with 2 to 5 years experience in hospitality (hotel) design. You are highly creative and collaborative with a proven track record in creating memorable environments – from storytelling, through documentation, and through installation, all parts of the design process equally motivate you. You thrive on team culture built on collaboration and respect, and you enjoy mentoring and sharing your expertise to develop others. Experience working with top hospitality brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG and their review processes, is a must.

If you’re looking for a different approach, where creativity and design trump tenure and title, and where teamwork in the studio environment results in winning and delivering projects that exceed our clients’ expectations, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Interior Designer position is responsible for development, implementation, and creation of project design concepts for assigned projects. The successful integration of this role into the team structure is essential to provide design and production support to all essential functions of the design studio.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

DESIGN

Improve eye for color, texture, and pattern – growing knowledge of durability standards, installation, and construction methods, etc.
Sharpen knowledge of contract hospitality sourcing and local sales representatives - direct coordination with vendors
Select interior finishes and furnishings, communicating with manufacturer representatives to research material selection costs and specification information to ensure appropriate selections are made for the project budget with the guidance of design leadership
Sharpen technical knowledge for creating specifications and installation coordination of FF&E furnishings, decorative lighting, and other related interior design contract documents
Sharpen knowledge of hotel standards, fire codes, and ADA accessibility requirements for interiors
Develop content and layouts for digital design presentations (pinups, drawings, 3D Massing, sketch studies, illustrations, models, PDF plans, FF&E and concept imagery presentations and material palettes) with direction from design leadership
Create finish, plumbing, and other schedules with direction from design leadership
Write FF&E and finish specifications using DesignSpec with direction from design leadership
Prepare front-end documents for Brand submittals, issue documents following brand process, and coordinate submittal responses (as needed)
Assemble project specification binders
Collaborate on assigned projects from conceptual design through construction administration with direction from design leadership
Participate in onsite field measures with senior design team member (as needed)
Assemble interior finish boards and presentation materials using InDesign software
Research and develop concept direction and narrative with guidance from design leadership
Review finish submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings. *Final review will be made by design leadership.
Develop presentation skills in small and large group settings and/or via virtual conference calls with our team, vendors, or clients when appropriate

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Review Project Tracker for work assigned and enter tasks as completed
Effectively utilize time tracking software (Resource Manager), meet target utilization rates, and possess a moderate understanding of project profitability
Maintain day-to-day correspondence with internal and external sources as required
Model a highly organized approach to the design process resulting in on time, on budget deliverables
Collaborate with senior design management to coordinate communication such as: meeting minutes, email documentation, and transmittals
Manage multiple priorities while consistently achieving high standards and goals
Create project budgets in DesignSpec software program and Excel with direction and guidance from design leadership
Correspond and coordinate with consultants (lighting, operation, and technical) and assist in the VE (value engineering) process with guidance from design leadership NOTE: Project Manager will be responsible for the technical oversight of the project
Understand, implement, and refine processes to reduce risks and exposure to the firm
Demonstrate leadership skills

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION | LICENSING | EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design (required)
NCIDQ (in progress) desirable
LEED-AP (in progress) desirable
State Licensure (Florida) (preferred)
Hotel design experience (2 years preferred)

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

Revit (intermediate proficiency)
AutoCAD (2 years’ experience, intermediate proficiency)
Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop & InDesign (intermediate proficiency)
Google Sketch-up and/or Enscape (intermediate proficiency)
Microsoft Office (intermediate proficiency)
DesignSpec (desirable)

HOSPITALITY | INTERIOR DESIGN

Sketching skills
Knowledge of hotel standards, fire codes, and ADA accessibility
Knowledge of contract hospitality sourcing
Models highly organized approach to design process resulting in on-time and in budget deliverables
Technical knowledge for creating specifications and installation coordination of FF&E furnishings, decorative lighting, and other related interior design contract documents

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Demonstrates alignment with IIG’s core values, guiding principles, and processes
Highly motivated & focused
Naturally shows initiative and is solution focused

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person