Designer - Hospitality

Description

• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
• Present design schemes and documents to the client with the Design Manager
• Guides skill development of junior designers
• Prepares the design analysis and research
• Researches and recommends appropriate systems, materials and finishes
• Works with Technical coordinator and technical team to ensure design intent is accurately interpreted in documents
• Provides design support for completion and execution of design projects
• Leads project meetings at discretion of Design Manager
• Oversees the design development package for production
• With Design Manager, liaises as necessary with client on issues of design
• Perform interior design assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents
• Participates in selection of FF&E color palettes & material presentations, and generate specifications
• Oversees the preparation of graphic materials for presentation to client
• Building Performance Simulation - Insight, Sefaira, Diva, Ladybug tools
• Participate in exciting design and research projects and bring a new perspective to what we do for our clients
• An integral part of the design team, leads towards a cohesive and rational design solution which conforms to the project brief and is technically, legally and financially responsible
• Contributes to and reinforces the “team effort” method of producing design projects
• Developing strategic planning, conceptual designs, design development, and production
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and learning programs
• Takes responsibility for implementing approved briefing approach
• Solves complex design problems through schematic design and design development

Requirements

• Strong graphic and visualization skills to communicate design ideas
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials and specifications
• Familiarity with Performance Design software such as Autodesk Insight, Sefaira, Diva, and/or Ladybug tools
• Strong skills in client relationship management and presentation
• Development – C#, Python
• Experiential – Unreal Engine, Unity
• Understanding of the capabilities and application of Information Management tools such as Aconex, Asite, Newforma, etc.
• Visualisation – Vray, Enscape, Twinmotion, 3DSMax
• Graphics & Productivity - Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite
• Proficient in Creative Adobe Suite applications specifically InDesign
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of design
• Design Authoring - Revit, Rhino, Autocad, Navisworks
• Proficiency in the use of Revit and other 3D computer design programs
• Strong organizations skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Deep understanding of and experience in Rhinoceros for design authoring
• 5+ year’s professional experience including proven track record of contributing to the design of commercial, retail or hospitality interiors projects
• Strong planning abilities and have the ability to mentor team members, offer guidance and leadership
• Working knowledge in the use of VR walkthroughs and panoramas for client presentations, consultant coordination and internal design reviews
• Deep knowledge and experience in Autodesk Revit for design authoring, documentation, data extracts and project delivery
• Understanding of the interoperability workflows between the various design tools throughout all the stages of a project
• Must be a motivated self-starter with excellent communication skills and the ability to problem solve both individually and as a part of a project team
• Experience in strategic planning, setup of BIM projects, and troubleshooting, specifically in the context of Revit and allied workflows
• Experience in collaboration within the BIM context, including cloud-based markups, consultant coordination and clash detection
• Deep understanding of Real-Time Visualization development within the context of BIM, specifically in the use of Enscape and/or Twinmotion with Revit and Rhino
• Familiarity and some experience with Computational Design applications such as Grasshopper and/or Dynamo

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance