Senior Interior Designer

Job Description Responsibilities: • Leads team in planning work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems • Builds and strengthens connections with clients through a comprehensive understanding of their project mission, goals, policies and needs • Leads development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept • Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions • Manages client’s expectations, team communications and consultant coordination to meet overall project objectives • Prepares and reviews detailed implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details) • Supervises the preparation of design details and drawings by project team to maintain quality control with a focus on design • Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances and keeps the project on schedule • Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals • Collaborates on all design phases including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development, document preparation and construction administration • Works with others through project phases to enhance the design by specializing in the FF&E sourcing, selection, custom design and specification • Attends on-site visits, field reviews and project meetings • Participates and may lead team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines • Actively invests in the professional development of staff through mentoring, motivating, performance management and career planning • Develops, recognizes, recruits and grows diverse talent • Manages conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment • Collaborates in managing project to satisfy requirements from budget and schedule perspective while delivering a quality work product • Supports and may lead the business development process by identifying new opportunities, marketing current clients for repeat business and assisting with proposals, budgets and schedules • Identifies, maintains and cultivates essential relationships • May lead proposal preparation process and participates in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts • May participate in marketing interviews Qualifications • Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, related field or equivalent experience • NCIDQ certification required • Experience with the entire project lifecycle, through post-occupancy • Sustainable design accreditation preferred • Typically 15+ years of experience (healthcare or sports & entertainment venue experience is a must) • Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp preferred • Understanding of 3D Studio Max and InDesign preferred • Working knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) software preferred • Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred • Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines • Advanced knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent • Knowledge of design techniques, tools and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, drawings and models • Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas • Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment • Strong presentation skills • Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing About Actalent We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people.