Interior Designer - Entry Level

CannonDesign • Houston, TX

299d

About The Position

This entry-level position will have a design/technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership, the primary responsibilities will include assisting the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration. The role involves assisting with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work, as required. Additionally, the position includes conducting research for product and finish selections, assisting in the development of finish plans and specifications, and becoming familiar with building and life safety codes. The candidate will also assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials, produce drawings, and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints. Other responsibilities may include maintaining the Interior Design library, ordering samples and materials from vendors, and visiting job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture required by hire date.
• Strong creative design portfolio.
• Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and multi-tasking skills.
• Proficiency with Revit and Enscape preferred.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts and documentation throughout all phases of interior design work.
• Assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• Conduct research for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Become familiar with building and life safety codes and their correct application to Interior Design work.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Produce drawings and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
• Maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials.
• Order samples and materials from vendors.
• Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree