Senior Interior Designer- Workplace

NELSON is currently seeking a motivated, team-oriented, innovative Senior Interior Designer to join our Workplace Practice. We’re looking for a strong talent to assist in project planning from concept to completion, deliver conceptual design solutions, participate in client presentations. Someone who can work collaboratively with the team, clear communicator, with true passion, creativity, and acute attention-to-detail. As the Senior Interior Designer, you are responsible for performing complex interior design assignments, receiving specific and detailed instructions as to tasks required and results expected. This role will provide tremendous opportunities and involvement throughout the design and implementation processes.

Attributes to support the NELSON Culture:  Go All-In, Keep It Real, Embrace Growth, Think Boldly and Be You:

• Go All-In – Take responsibility for your actions, do what you say and always lead by example
• Keep It Real - Communicate with empathy, transparency and respect to support each other in the pursuit of great work
• Embrace Growth - Seek to learn, grow and experiment to fuel our future
• Think Boldly - Exude a passion for problem solving, creativity and curiosity in everything you do
• Be You – Express your unique self and actively engage in our fun, diverse community of real people

 Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with NELSON Project Manager and client to establish project goals and objectives including design intent, schedule, and budget parameters
• Mentor less experienced team members and participate in design and performance reviews as required
• Immerse yourself in current design trends, products, construction systems and building codes
• Establish goals, objectives and parameters of the inventory process for existing furniture and equipment
• Interpret the information gathered from the client and prepare/oversee the final report and recommendations
• Work with the client to validate the program data
• Establish the conceptual design direction as a response to the client’s goals and objectives
• Develop space plan which meets client’s goals and objectives, building constraints and applicable codes, elevations, sketches, and architectural details that illustrate the design intent and use of materials
• Complete research and selection of architectural products and systems, finishes and furniture
• Create plans, elevations and architectural details that illustrate the design intent and use of materials.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• 10 years’ experience in interior design or architecture
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Revit
• Certificate or Registration of Interior Designer or certification through NCIDQ preferred.  LEED AP accreditation preferred
• Professional membership and active participation in Industry Associations ie. IIDA and ASID preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients.
• Knowledge of expectations related to high quality service to clients
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand drafting or computer sketching.
• Advanced programming and space planning skills.
• Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness; consistently share such knowledge with Teammates.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials to carryout design intent.
• Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines.
• Knowledge of building codes and regulations, life safety codes and ADA requirements.
• Knowledge of the construction process from bidding through construction administration, roles of consultants, contractors, construction schedules, phasing, inspections, etc.
• Proficiency in Deltek Vision (including project plans, pipeline, etc.)
• Advanced in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop.
• Advanced Revit skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite skills preferred.
• Basic proficiency of 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Leadership:

• Lead project design team’s design efforts.
• Partner with the Project Manager in the overall delivery of the goals of the project.
• Lead or participate in design charrettes and project team meetings.
• Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff as requested.
• In conjunction with the Studio Leader, mentor and direct the design work of Teammates and participate in Teammate performance evaluations.
• Foster a commitment to external and internal client service.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies.
• Contribute as a team lead, on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team.
• Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment

Project Delivery:

• Participate with the project team to understand/establish project goals and objectives including workplan, schedule, budget parameters.
• Lead, facilitate and manage the overall project design process for large scale and/or complex projects. Assist and produce fee proposals and project work plans in Deltek Vision.
• Develop innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget.
• Lead programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination.
• Responsible for selection and specification of all interior architectural materials and finishes, furniture, lighting and artwork.
• Lead effort related to development of design concept, color and material palettes.
• Render conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
• Prepare and conduct client presentations.
• Prepare, correct, and update documents during schematic design and design development phases.
• Solicit bids and assist Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the materials, finishes, and furnishings required.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary.
• Implements and utilizes NELSON Standards for all projects and processes.
• Produce written documentation related to project including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals, memoranda, etc. using NESLON standard formats.
• Review documents for adherence to building and ADA codes. Ensure project documentation and contracts compliant with the NELSON standards.
• Oversee coordination and quality assurance of documents required to complete a project or phase of a project; ensures documents are in concert with design intent.
• Provide research and compile data during design phases.
• Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. using AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop and/or Revit/BIM.
• Communicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out including technical issues and project information at all levels of contract administration.
• Explore and identifies new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients.
• Along with Design Leader, be responsible for projects being professionally photographed.
• Complete timesheet daily and expense reports accurately and on-time.

Business Development:

• Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities as requested.
• Assist in development of fee proposals for marketing and project pursuits.
• May assist with negotiating fees and contracts.

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