Junior Interior Designer

HLW is an organization of architects, interior designers, workplace strategists and thought leaders working with vibrant global organizations.  Our offices in New York, New Jersey, Los Angeles, London and Stamford are strategically located to serve our clients globally.  Collaborating with our clients we are building a future that will respond to how buildings - inside and out - perform to support the dynamic ways technology and the global theatre are changing. Our designs tell our clients’ stories.  Be a part of a global, collaborative culture that fosters creativity and innovation.  For more about our culture and thought leadership, visit our website www.hlw.com.

Position Summary

A unique opportunity is available in our New Jersey office (Madison) for a skilled Junior Interior Designer to join our team, working on high profile, creative corporate interiors projects. Our office provides an amazing opportunity for growth as well as connectivity to the global firm as a whole. The close-knit atmosphere of our office fosters learning, collaboration, and great design. We are looking for an entrepreneurial, self-starter, who will actively participate in our boutique, yet culturally rich and globally connected office.

Reporting Structure

The position reports to the Studio Managing Director.

Role Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work with the Project Lead and the team throughout the design process on such tasks as:

• Working with Design Team to create Design Solutions.
• Working with the team to Create presentations to communicate the design to clients.
• Selection of Furniture, materials and finishes within budgets.
• Working in the team to complete Technical Design and detailing.
• Site support and monitoring duties where required.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related discipline.
• 0-3 years of professional design experience.  
• Essential Experience/proficiency in the use of Revit.
• Skilled in computer graphics software including but not limited to Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, 3-D Modeling Software, MS Office Suite.  
• Strong communication, graphic, and verbal presentation skills.  
• Knowledge of building and building codes.  
• Knowledge of the current LEED or equivalent rating systems and/or other sustainable initiatives.  
• LEED accreditation (preferred).  
• Beginning knowledge of construction and furniture costs in order to design to established budgets.  
• Beginning knowledge of coordinating and integrating MEP systems into a project. 
• Beginning knowledge of current best practices in design and technologies.
• Beginning knowledge of material and furniture sourcing, costs, bid process, applicability.

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurances, vacation, paid time off, flexible spending, life insurance, short-and long-term disability insurance, maternity and paternity leave, travel insurances, tuition assistance, reimbursement for professional licensing/certification exam fees, continuing education programs, 401(k) and commuter benefits.

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Our work tells your story.  

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