Designer | Interior Design

BHDP Architecture•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer II supports workplace interior design project teams through design exploration, including furniture, finishes, and equipment; space planning; programming; and Revit production. The role calls for a collaborative, detail-oriented designer with a strong foundation in conceptual design and technical execution who can work with increasing independence, take greater ownership of day-to-day deliverables, and continue developing design thinking and technical delivery skills. BHDP describes its purpose as inspiring people and impacting results through integrated collaboration across architecture, interiors, strategy, and research. The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and works in the office Monday through Thursday, with a hybrid remote-or-in-office option on Friday. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The role requires sustained attention to detail and the ability to sit and stand. Occasional lifting of 20 pounds or less may be required, and work takes place in an open office environment. BHDP offers a benefits package that includes competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Requirements

Bachelor of Interior Design degree.
At least 3 years of experience in the interior design and/or architecture industry.
Revit proficiency, including the ability to independently deliver designed drawing packages and projects in 2D and 3D.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Desire and willingness to learn.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to see challenges as opportunities.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team.
Professional conduct in client-facing and internal interactions, including responsiveness, confidentiality, and a strong service orientation.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a CIDA-accredited interior design program.
Proficiency with Enscape, Lumion, or SketchUp.

Responsibilities

Independently complete assigned deliverables, material palettes, lighting and furniture design, and details accurately, in coordination with project needs, and on time.
Meet BHDP quality expectations through project coordination, accurate incorporation of manager feedback, and QA/QC follow-through, minimizing repeat comments and rework within assigned scope.
Coordinate assigned scope with project systems and consultant inputs, identify conflicts early, and resolve routine issues with increasing independence.
Escalate higher-risk items appropriately and apply lessons learned to reduce recurring coordination issues.
Use and share reusable content from the agreed BHDP standards repository, including templates, checklists, standards tips, and lessons learned, to improve team consistency.
Learn from and coach others, supporting developing teammates through short feedback loops that encourage design and standards adoption, reduce recurring issues, and improve throughput.
Communicate status, roadblocks, and next steps to the project team and/or manager, follow through in a timely manner, and document decisions and action items as directed.
Collaborate effectively to resolve issues within assigned scope, implement decisions consistently in deliverables, and give and receive feedback professionally.
Manage assigned scope to meet milestones and hours-to-plan, escalating scope or time risks early with clear recovery options and documented next steps.
Submit accurate, on-time weekly timesheets for client billing and understand how timekeeping and utilization affect project accounting, fee performance, and profitability.