Jr Interior Designer

Position Summary:

The Junior Interior Designer will work in accordance with established policies and procedures within the Interior Design Department. The Junior Interior Designer will work under the direct supervision of a more senior designer and perform a broad variety of design tasks.The position will collaborate with various interdisciplinary teams and contribute on all project phases to include strategy, schematic plans, and construction documents. The Junior Designer will also participate with selection and presentation of furniture, fixtures and equipment while working with consultants, contractors, product representatives and fabricators to achieve product objectives.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this position, employee is regularly required to walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Employee is frequently required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend-over, pull and push to gain access to confined areas
• May be required to climb a ladder on an occasional basis
• Employee occasionally may be required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud on occasions
• Must be able to utilize a computer keyboard to enter text and data for long periods of time
• The ability to sit for long periods of time at a computer
• May be exposed to outside weather conditions occasionally

Essential Duties:

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on varying project types

Contribute to all project phases: project strategy, test fits, schematic plans and conceptual designs for schematic design, refine design solutions for design development, collaborating with multiple disciplines

Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting

Produce graphic presentations, including 3D renderings, for client presentations

Contribute to the preparation of construction documents, including plans, elevations, details, and specification

• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction
• Collaborate with consultants, contractors, product representatives, fabricators, and other vendors to achieve project objectives

Responsibilities:

Work in a team environment with strong communication

Familiarize yourself with local material resources, suppliers, etc.

• Under supervision, may make updates and changes to existing drawings or designs
• Assist senior designers in selecting fixtures and finishes
• Under supervision, develops preliminary space plans
• Assist and learn detailing
• Assist and learn the production of furniture & finish packages, along with cost estimating
• Assists senior staff with verification of site details to support design
• Assists in field surveying of client spaces
• Corrects drawings red lined by Senior Designers
• Supports the team in collecting information for client assessment; may attend interviews, provide documentation support

Required Experience & Skills:

• 0-5 years of postgraduate interior design experience
• Experience with workplace/multifamily projects
• Proficient in AutoCAD (most recent version)
• Strong conceptual and technical capabilities with attention to detail, experienced in construction documentation
• Experience with 3D modeling and visualization software
• Self-motivated, eager to learn and can work on multiple projects at once
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas.
• Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Proficiency in Specification Software
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education/Training:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school (CIDA)

Proficient in AutoCAD (most recent version)

Passion for sustainable practices and interest in working towards certification (LEED or WELL)

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Must have reliable transportation
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License

Benefits

• We support a work-life balance by providing 10+ days per year of vacation, plus sick leave, plus a paid day off for your Birthday
• We provide 9 paid holidays
• 401k Retirement: Save for your future with a 50% company match, up to 8%
• Health benefits: medical, dental, vision, with employer contributions
• Receive a 15% discount on your rent with our Apartment Rental Discount program
• We provide reimbursement for part of your tuition in either undergrad or graduate degrees or seminars/certifications
• Employer Paid benefits: Term Life and AD&D Insurance, Short term disability, Wellness Program, gym membership

We are proud to be an EOE, and we maintain a drug-free workplace