Design Professional II - ROAM

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.
• Organises 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.
• Utilises creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions.
• Assists in 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.
• May participate in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market.
• Participates in team meetings to discuss project and technical issues.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience: Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field. Typically 2‑5+ years of experience.
• Licenses and Certifications: On the path to NCIDQ certification. Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Advanced – expert‑level experience, knowledge or skills. Intermediate – experience, knowledge or skills required to produce high‑quality solutions or work. Basic – familiar with primary concepts or capabilities and can perform elementary functions.
• Required Technical Skills: Intermediate experience and skills in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Dynamo, Photoshop (required; advanced preferred). Intermediate experience in Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools (advanced preferred). Intermediate skills in AI design tools and virtual reality such as VR headsets and Yulio (required). Intermediate experience in Bluebeam, Illustrator and InDesign (required). Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite (preferred). Basic knowledge of furniture specifications software (required) and of Navisworks (preferred).
• Additional Competencies: Basic knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines (required). Basic knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) to carry out design intent (required). Basic ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing (preferred). Intermediate ability to problem solve and collaborate on innovative solutions (required). Intermediate ability to work in team environment (required). Intermediate ability to work on multiple projects at the same time (required). Intermediate ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality (required).

Travel: May be required.

EEO Statement
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