Job Details
IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.
While working with Junior Designers and under the supervision of a more senior Designer or Project Manager, the Intermediate Designer provides design support primarily in project administration, design development, and contract documents.
Job Responsibilities
- Design and Technical Drawing -At the direction of senior designers, completes technical drawings. Works with the design team to develop design ideas. Provide a preliminary review of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solutions.
- Fixture and finish review and selection -Assists senior designers in selecting fixtures and finishes
- Space Planning -Under supervision, develops preliminary space plans at a high level -At the direction of senior designers, may provide suggested details for interior design projects
- Furniture, Fixture and Cost Estimating -Researches and collects details for furniture and finish cost estimates. Develops preliminary plans
- Site Verifications and Field Surveys -Assists senior staff with verification of site details to support design. Assists in field surveying of client spaces
- Budgeting -Compiles pricing from manufacturers and representatives
- Client Service - Supports the team in collecting information for client assessment; may attend interviews, provide documentation support; developing skills working with Affinity program tool
Education, Work Experience, and Leadership
Education
Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
Work Experience
3+ years experience in corporate interior design projects **Workplace experience a plus!
Leadership
Works under the leadership of a more senior team member; may help to guide and mentor a junior designer.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical
- Working knowledge of the range of design principles and aesthetics
- Familiarity with space planning methodology
- Familiarity with furnishings and finishes
- Intermediate sketching and rendering skills
- Intermediate interior architecture detailing skills
- Working knowledge of CDs and procedures
- Familiarity with building systems, codes and ADA requirements
- Familiarity requirements for the path of travel
System Knowledge
- Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
- Advanced Revit skills
- Intermediate Adobe Creative Suite skills
- Intermediate Affinity Program skills
Communication
- Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
- Basic presentation and graphic communication skills