West Coast Interiors Lead

Goals for the position include strengthening and growing the West Coast and firmwide interiors practice through: fostering an environment that supports design excellence, exceptional management of projects and the studio, business development, process improvements, talent development and effective collaboration to leverage the firmwide portfolio and elevate the interiors practice. Contribute to strategic business plans. Provide technical/design/management leadership and support for the development of the entire design concept through all phases of the project in collaboration with partners and principals. Demonstrate knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design and leading teams through workplace planning and design concept development (hospitality and/or residential as applicable), design and detailing standards, building materials, building systems, current and applicable building and fire codes, FF&E, construction techniques and current market costs Demonstrate leadership in terms of implementing SOM standard procedures and protocols for the technical, design and/or management aspects of a project to assure continuity, coordination and consistency of project documentation across the firm in support of overall office wide goals.Requirements Completion of a professional degree in Interior or Architecture or a related field.Licensed in state of practice; LEED or other green building accreditation preferred.Minimum 12 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.Strong understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems.Strong interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.Familiarity with appropriate software.Portfolios must be submitted for all design and project management positions (Architecture, Interiors, City Design, Graphics, etc).