Job Details
**Overview:**
Contributes and develops project and design solutions to advance respective projects while working independently with guidance. Eager to learn and innovate. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.**Responsibilities:**
* Effectively fulfills tasks to document and convey design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team with general supervision
* Assists in and collaborates on designing and preparing implementation document sets (i.e., interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, details) for designated projects
* Works with project team to review work for design integrity, accuracy, clarity and quality
* Organizes files, materials and displays
* May complete site surveys, field verification and test fit plans
* Conducts research (i.e., conceptual, site, client, materials) for the project team
* Assists with the development of interiors concepts based on client vision, desire, project scope and architectural concept
* Participates in schematic design activities, including making adaptations and modifications and assisting other designers in specific aspects of overall design
* Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
* Assists in the coordination with consultants, furniture dealers, product reps and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
* Maintains furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) databases, specifications and performance metrics
* May assist with review of RFIs and submittals during the Construction Administration Phase
* May be responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements
* Participates in team meetings to discuss project and technical issues
* Fosters and maintains a collaborative professional working relationship with the project team
* Recognizes the financial aspect of a project and basic accounting principles involved in ensuring the projects and firms profitability
* Understands the importance of growing and maintaining client relationships and the basic concept of business development
* Assists in pursuit of new job opportunities either through relationship development or identifying additional work from existing clients
**Qualifications:**
* Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field
* On the path to NCIDQ certification
* Typically 3+ years of experience
* Sustainable design accreditation preferred
* Experience with software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred
* Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred
* Knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines
* Knowledge of FF&E to carry out design intent
* Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
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