Interior Designer

Meet qualifications for taking the NCIDQ exam.

• Review project schedule & budget worksheets.
• Follow-up with client questions pertaining to billing invoices and confirm final payment with accounting.
• Identify modifications of project scope as described in the legal contract and pursue additional services when acceptable.
• Assists in development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawings review, attend construction site meetings, review RFI’s, prepare ASI’s, PR’s, prepare status reports, per the contract documents.
• Follow-up with client after occupancy to confirm client satisfaction.
• May serve as prime contact of firm with clients, consultants, and public agencies.
• Prepares digital presentations inclusive of physical material palettes.
• Provide leadership in project design.
• Prepare and conduct client interviews. Consolidate information into a Program Document outlining square footage and personnel requirements.
• Review and monitor quality of outgoing submittals. Responsible for job specific standards, practices, and quality, as defined in BRPH System Manuals.
• Coordinates manpower allocations as it pertains to assigned projects.
• Assist client in selection & procurement of furniture through development and coordination of furniture bid document. Further assist client in evaluation of pricing and awarding of bid. Upon completion of installation prepare furniture punch list and track outstanding satisfaction.
• Review monthly project billing invoices to confirm correct manpower & reimbursable charges.
• Review employee timesheets as it pertains to assigned projects.
• Participates in marketing efforts and client presentations.
• Encourage continuing education efforts among team and personnel professional growth.
• Maintain client relationships and develop new revenues thru continuing services.
• Promote mentoring within Interior Design studio/practice. Specifically, to include support and encouragement for NCIDQ certification.
• Maintain and monitor project profitability.
• Attends recurring scheduled meetings with studio and practice.
• Establish and monitor outside consultants.
• Responsible for code compliancy as it relates to ADA and Life Safety. All plans to be reviewed and coordinated with Architect of record throughout the design process, (schematic through final construction documents).
• Prepare reports and specifications.
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Initiate preparation of FF&E and Equipment List gathering electrical, plumbing, and special requirements from client.
• Responsible for technical implementations of design concepts during construction documents, specifications, building, & construction administration.
• Maintain administrative / technical documents required by leadership, accounting, or others, as it pertains to the management of Interior Design projects.

Individual has the ability to provide leadership in design direction and strategy, develop functional requirements and project-design criteria for a wide variety of building types and design complexities. Requires substantial knowledge of design and planning principles, building and planning code requirements, specifications preparation and negotiation. Individual directs work efforts of others, develops detailed design concepts, produces contract documents, interprets ordinances, and communicates client needs. Works directly with clients on projects of any size. Tackles more complex space planning challenges, optimizing functionality and flow in various environments. Integrates sustainable design principles and practices into projects where applicable. Ability to identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring successful project outcomes. There is a focus on recruiting, training, and building a cohesive design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative studio environment. Contribute to business development efforts by networking, participating in client pursuits, and preparing proposals.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Active member in a professional trade organization.
• Proficient in preparing a complete set of Construction Documents.
• Has excellent understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructability as it relates to interiors; flooring, partitions, ceilings, and other finish materials.
• General knowledge of preparation and use of interior design / architectural contracts.
• Proficient in development of FF&E Specifications.
• Minimum 6 years professional experience within the Interior Design / Architectural realm.
• Has working knowledge of computer aided design drafting to produce designs into routine final drawings.
• Proficient in Space Planning.
• Adobe: Photoshop and InDesign
• Proficient in preparing Schematics, to include Block & Stacking Plans.
• Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
• Four-year degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited college or university.