Senior Technical Designer - Interiors

We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. WATG is hiring a Senior Technical Designer- Interiors in Los Angeles, CA. The Senior Technical Designer provides advanced technical knowledge, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovative design conceptual solutions that support the project team in the delivery of complex interior and architectural projects. Responsibilities • Leads the team in planning the work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems throughout the phases of the project • Leads the development of interiors concepts based on the client’s vision and architectural concepts • Ensures the overall design intent established by the designers is incorporated into the technical documentation, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed • Manages client expectations, team communications, and consultant coordination to meet the overall project objectives • Coordinates and oversees technical design assignments and the preparation of design details, to include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation • Reviews the technical implementation document sets, including interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, and other section details • Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances, and keeps the project on schedule • Works with clients, external consultants, and project team members in the production of detailed drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction • Communicates with the client to verify design requirements and specifications, specifications, progress reviews, and delivery of final presentation are on target • Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance and quality control and meets regulations and building codes • Participates in construction administration, evaluates bids, conducts site visits, field reviews and attends project meetings, addresses technical issues, and maintains the quality control of a project within established standards and regulations and building codes • Resolves project and technical issues and provides design support and documentation during the execution of design concepts • May lead proposal preparation process and participate in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts, and in marketing interviews • Incorporates integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects • Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices