Designer III, Interior Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

As a Designer III at Ware Malcomb, you will lead the application of advanced design techniques across a range of project scales, taking ownership of key design components from concept through construction. You will exercise strong independent judgment in evaluating and applying design methods, contribute to design visioning and concept development, and lead client presentations while maintaining design intent. You will support project execution through Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Contract Administration (CA), including submittals and furniture selection, while mentoring junior team members and coordinating project efforts under the general direction of a licensed interior designer.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in the field of Architecture or Interior Design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Standard knowledge of financial terms and principles
• Ability to understand and carry out general instructions. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills
• Ability to support the Interior Designer or Senior Interior Designer in design visioning and maintain a clear design intent through the life of the project
• If required, ability to provide clear direction to Designer I or II to create comprehensive design packages
• Ability to support design presentation to Client and collect/implement feedback
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Excellent presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents
• Ability to work independently to solve problems involving multiple options

Nice To Haves

• NCIDQ certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support Interior Designer/ Sr Interior Designer with all design communication and design presentations with Client and internally
• Introduce and develop design solutions that meet the client’s needs on time and budget
• Design and execute components of projects of moderate complexity from concept through construction under supervision of Design Director or Studio Manager
• Space planning and creation of program documents
• Creation of design concepts
• Create graphic formatting and mood boards for client presentations
• Creation of finish plans, specifications, and material selections
• AutoCAD and Revit support for the preparation of Design Development and Contract Documents
• Support consultant coordination of DD and CDs
• 3D renderings and computer illustrations
• Meet with furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
• Take a leading role in design, documentation, and coordination from Concept through the Construction Administration phase
• Respond to submittmits during the contract administration phase under direction of the Project Manager
• Work to master the development, continuity and detailing of design concepts
• Develop a strong mastery of appropriate construction techniques and detailing
• Research, identify and implement applicable building and accessibility codes
• Strive for impactful, innovative, and functional design

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees