Interior Designer 4

Steinberg Hart•New York, NY

About The Position

Develop design for Public, Government, and Department of Defense projects. Bring self-motivation and strong design skills through all stages of programming, concept, design, and documentation and take initiative to drive great design. Support the firm culture of design excellence within teams as well as firmwide interior design efforts and client presentations. Originate innovative high-level design solutions to complex problems and coordinate with the larger project teams through the development and presentation of these ideas. Work simultaneously on multiple projects, including large, complex government facilities. Work closely with the Interiors Principal and Senior Staff to support internal business development efforts. Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the principles of construction documentation to assist in producing contract and proposal documents. Prepares and develops space plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections, interiors details, FF&E cost estimates, FF&E schedules, SID binders, FF&E binders, technical specifications, best value determination (BVD) documentation, 3D conceptual views and finished design presentation documentation for all design phases of a project in accordance with specifications and project schedule. Attends project team meetings and department staff meetings and oversees the development and distribution of meeting minutes. Operate with a service-focused mindset with external clients and colleagues. Dedicated to meeting client requirements, expectations, and budget. Work closely with the Project Architects and Senior Staff to ensure that construction documents are consistent with design intent and meet the firm’s BIM standards. Commitment to advance the firm’s stance in the use of ethical and highly sustainable materials. General familiarity of project finances and appropriate balancing of scope, project tasks, and fee, including assistance in the staffing of each project. Mentor junior interior design staff to support their development and growth. Continually seek self-growth in firm practice areas. Stay abreast of trends and development in the areas of specific project types. Active participation in firmwide initiatives, external professional organizations, and industry social functions.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience in the design and documentation of interiors projects
Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
NCIDQ Certification with strong grasp of ADA and life safety requirements
Experience in interior design, documentation and detailing on every phase of a project
Experience with public sector projects including state & local government facilities and Department of Defense work preferred
Knowledge of highly sustainable practices and industry standards
Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills, as well as excellent organizational and time management skills
Knowledge of FF&E, color, and materials
Knowledge of furniture systems and specifications
Proficiency in relevant computer software
Building Information Modeling: Revit; including firm grasp of collaborative tools such as R360
Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator
Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam
Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

LEED or WELL accreditation preferred
Knowledge of a design-build process a plus
Knowledge of Enscape and AutoCAD a plus

Responsibilities

Develop design for Public, Government, and Department of Defense projects.
Bring self-motivation and strong design skills through all stages of programming, concept, design, and documentation and take initiative to drive great design.
Support the firm culture of design excellence within teams as well as firmwide interior design efforts and client presentations.
Originate innovative high-level design solutions to complex problems and coordinate with the larger project teams through the development and presentation of these ideas.
Work simultaneously on multiple projects, including large, complex government facilities.
Work closely with the Interiors Principal and Senior Staff to support internal business development efforts.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of the principles of construction documentation to assist in producing contract and proposal documents.
Prepares and develops space plans, furniture plans, elevations, sections, interiors details, FF&E cost estimates, FF&E schedules, SID binders, FF&E binders, technical specifications, best value determination (BVD) documentation, 3D conceptual views and finished design presentation documentation for all design phases of a project in accordance with specifications and project schedule.
Attends project team meetings and department staff meetings and oversees the development and distribution of meeting minutes.
Operate with a service-focused mindset with external clients and colleagues.
Dedicated to meeting client requirements, expectations, and budget.
Work closely with the Project Architects and Senior Staff to ensure that construction documents are consistent with design intent and meet the firm’s BIM standards.
Commitment to advance the firm’s stance in the use of ethical and highly sustainable materials.
General familiarity of project finances and appropriate balancing of scope, project tasks, and fee, including assistance in the staffing of each project.
Mentor junior interior design staff to support their development and growth.
Continually seek self-growth in firm practice areas.
Stay abreast of trends and development in the areas of specific project types.
Active participation in firmwide initiatives, external professional organizations, and industry social functions.