Designer III, Interior Design

Ware Malcomb•Irvine, CA

About The Position

As a Designer III at Ware Malcomb, you will create innovative conceptual and schematic designs for interior design projects. You will present design options, shape client goals, and build strong client relationships while driving design excellence. You will guide the design process, collaborate with project teams, and ensure project outcomes meet design intent.

Requirements

7+ years' experience in Interior Architecture & Design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
Excellent presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information.
Strong organizational and analytical skills.
Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
Ability to work independently to solve problems involving multiple options.
Requires 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.
Proficiency in the basic technical skills of interior design including the following computer software:
Proficiency in Revit / BIM 360
Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
Advanced Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
Advanced Proficiency in SketchUp
Knowledge of 3D rendering software such as Enscape and Lumion.
Advanced Knowledge of building code.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Bachelorâ€™s Degree or Technical College Degree/Certificate in an accredited Interior Architectural related program.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the execution of (or providing direction to Design I or Designer II) of the following:
Support Interior Designer/ Sr Interior Designer with all design communication and design presentations with Client and internally.
Introducing and developing design solutions that meet the clientâ€™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 & Programming
Creation of design concepts.
Mood boards for client presentations
Creation of finish plans, specifications, and material selections.
AutoCAD and Revit support.
3D renderings and computer illustrations.
Meet with furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives.
Takes a leading role in design, documentation, and coordination from Concept through the Construction Administration phase.
Responds to submittals during the CA phase.