Interior Designer II - ROAM

**Overview:**

Exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. A certified Interior Designer who possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of interior design principles, practices and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations and contributes to project and design solutions.

**Responsibilities:**

* Collaborates on all phases of the design process including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration
* Collaborates in the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept
* Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
* Generates renderings and visual presentations that convey the design concepts to the client and generates finish plans, specifications and material selections needed for construction
* Provides design support and implementation documentation during completion and execution of design concepts
* May coordinate documentation effort for interiors projects of varying sizes with minimal guidance
* Maintains awareness of project program documents and schedules, including effectively meeting deadlines
* Participates in and may assist in leading design presentations internally and externally
* Effectively collaborates on implementation documentation and conveys design requirements and solutions to the broader design and construction team
* Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), color palettes and lighting to incorporate responsible and sustainable design practices
* Coordinates and may lead client presentations
* Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals
* Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals
* Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market
* Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
* Participates in and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines
* May prepare meeting minutes

**Qualifications:**

**Education and Experience**

* Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
* Typically 5+ years of experience

**Licenses and Certifications**

* NCIDQ certification required
* Sustainable design accreditation strongly preferred

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

Advanced – expert-level experience, knowledge or skills
Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high-quality solutions or work
Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions

* Advanced experience and skills in Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign required
* Advanced experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools required
* Intermediate experience and skills in Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo required; advanced preferred
* Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio required
* Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite preferred
* Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines required
* Intermediate knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent preferred
* Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software required, and of Navisworks preferred
* Basic knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents required
* Intermediate experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment required
* Intermediate organizational skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time required
* Basic ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing preferred
* Intermediate ability to problem solve and apply innovative solutions required
* Intermediate ability to work and collaborate in a team environment required
* Advanced ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality required
* Travel may be required

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