Project Interior Designer - ROAM

A recognised practitioner who possesses strong design and technical abilities and manages implementation documentation. Manages the firm’s resources (people, processes and tools) and assignments with proficiency, fluency and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firm’s values and mission.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages initial design concepts and branding strategies in conjunction with owner requirements and project market position.
• Continues to develop interiors concepts based on client vision, desire and architectural concept.
• Utilises creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions.
• Prepares detailed implementation documents, designs, plans, models and schemes.
• Assists in supervising the preparation of design details and implementation documents by project team.
• Collaborates on all phases of the design process for respective project(s) including programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and construction document preparation.
• Leads the management and/or documentation effort for respective interiors project(s) of varying sizes with minimal guidance.
• Shares accountability for managing project programme documents, schedules and finances to keep the project on schedule.
• Effectively documents and conveys design requirements and design solutions to the broader design and construction team.
• Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems.
• Coordinates client presentations and public hearings as needed.
• Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues.
• Collaborates in the development of cost estimates for design proposals.
• Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior and exterior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs and submittals.
• Communicates with other disciplines, vendors and contractors to incorporate all information into project requirements.
• Participates in product presentations to maintain knowledge of industry drivers, products and materials available on the market.
• Participates in and leads team meetings to discuss project issues, technical issues and coordination with other disciplines. May prepare meeting minutes.
• Resolves conflict effectively and encourages a healthy team environment.
• Seeks leadership opportunities by providing direction and feedback to team members and collaborating with team leaders.
• Collaborates in and may be responsible for delivering a project on defined budget requirements.
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field.
• Typically 8+ years of experience.
• Sustainable design accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in software such as Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup and InDesign and 3D modeling software preferred.
• Working knowledge of furniture, furnishings and equipment (FF&E) software preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite preferred.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents.
• Experience with FF&E to carry out design intent.
• Experience with managing and performing duties in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage team with diplomatic leadership style which puts value on relationships and collaboration, both internal and external.
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to collaborate and encourage collaboration in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality.