Designer | Interior Design

BHDP Architecture•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Designer II supports workplace project teams through design exploration, including furniture, finishes, and equipment; space planning; programming; and Revit production. The role calls for a strong foundation in conceptual design and technical execution. It is suited to a collaborative, detail-oriented designer who can work more independently, take greater ownership of day-to-day deliverables, and continue to grow in design thinking and technical delivery. The position is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with in-office work Monday through Thursday and a hybrid remote-or-in-office arrangement on Friday.

Requirements

Bachelor of Interior Design degree.
At least 3 years of experience in the interior design and/or architecture industry.
Revit proficiency, including independently delivering designed drawing packages and projects in 2D and 3D.
Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud.
Desire and willingness to learn.
Demonstrated initiative and an ability to see challenges as opportunities.
Strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills within a team.
Professionalism 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, 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 repeat 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 clearly and promptly to the project team and/or manager, documenting 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.