Designer II- Interior Design Architecture
About The Position
Ballinger is seeking a Design II to join our Interiors Studio. Working under the guidance of project leaders and more experienced team members, this position supports the development of thoughtful, functional, sustainable, and human-centered environments across healthcare, academic, research, and workplace projects. The Designer II will contribute to design, documentation, visualization, materials and furniture research, and interdisciplinary coordination while building professional judgment and technical proficiency through project experience. Assignments may include working with a team through programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, construction documentation, and construction administration activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture
- 3+ years of relevant work experience
- Portfolio demonstrating design thinking, visual communication, and relevant academic or professional work.
- Working towards licensure or NCIDQ certification
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
- Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
- Attention to detail
- Self-starter, able to independently generate design solutions and provide direction to other team members
- Ability to take direction within a larger team
- Working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, or other modeling software applications
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks across project phases or concurrent assignments.
- Interest in sustainable design, wellness, furniture, material performance, inclusive design, and the user experience
Nice To Haves
- LEED Green Associate, WELL AP, or other relevant credentials are welcomed but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conduct and synthesize research related to materials, finishes, furnishings, lighting, products, precedents, sustainability, wellness, accessibility, and applicable codes
- Develop design studies, test fits, diagrams, presentation materials, finish palettes, furniture concepts, and 3D renderings under team direction
- Pick up and generate redlines in a documentation set
- Produce and coordinate drawings such as finish plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, details, and schedules under team direction
- Contribute to furniture planning, product evaluation, specification, budgeting support, procurement coordination, and installation or punch-list activities
- Provide mentorship and actively share knowledge
- Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
- Develop knowledge of Ballinger’s project types (health care, academic/lab/research, corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience, repetition, and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
- Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction
- Create and maintain Firm technical standards
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Prescription
- Wellness
- FSA/HSA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short and Long-Term Disability Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parent Leave
- 401(k) plan
- Commuter Benefits
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Time Off (PTO)
- Community Volunteer Events
- fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
