Interior Designer II- Healthcare

Perkins&Will•Dallas, TX

14h

About The Position

As an Interior Designer II, you will use enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design. You will exhibit understanding of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process. You will participate in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, material and furniture specifications, and schedules. You will also assist in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations, and manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale. You will research manufacturers and select colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained. You will continue to grow in knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables, contribute to programming and space planning analysis, and provide area calculations. You will develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts and use a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way. You will self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. You will express curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large, and take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities. You will participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups, keep open communication within the team and with the designated team leader, communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others, and coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.

Requirements

BIM
Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and measurements
Life safety requirements
Furniture and interior product specifications
Construction contract administration
Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Intermediate Revit
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
Preparing for NCIDQ
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required
3+ years of experience, including some healthcare project experience

Responsibilities

Use enhanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
Exhibit understanding of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process.
Participate in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, material and furniture specifications, and schedules.
Assist in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.
Manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
Research manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
Continue to grow in knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
Contribute to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.
Develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
Use a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
Self-check work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Express curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.
Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Keep open communication within team and with designated team leader.
Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
Coordinate effectively with partners and consultants.