Interior Designer III
About The Position
Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is seeking an experienced Interior Designer III for its Charlotte office. The role serves as a subject matter expert on interior design projects, guiding projects of significant scale and complexity and contributing to their overall success. The designer collaborates with project managers, architects, consultants, departmental leaders, and a senior-level designer on complex projects, while developing technical viewpoints and solutions and supporting product strategies. The position participates in conceptual design and supports projects through completion. It also includes helping understand client needs, sharing expertise across disciplines and office locations, representing GMC to clients, prospective employees, and communities, and participating in professional development planning. The role is primarily office-based, with field visits and travel of up to 10% for project sites, client meetings, professional development, and related activities. Fieldwork may involve changing weather and temperatures, construction environments, pollutants, chemicals, insects, and other site conditions. Appropriate protective clothing and equipment will be provided and required as appropriate. The position also involves desk and computer work and occasional bending, twisting, crouching, and other physical movements; employees may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (BA) from a four-year college or university in Interior Design.
- Eight or more years of proven interior design experience is preferred.
- Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, and rendering software at a minimum.
- Expertise in layout, color, lighting, materials selection, and installations.
- Experience with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, or other design programs.
- Knowledge of industry best practices, ADA codes, building materials, and construction details.
- Strong communication and writing skills.
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and a sharp eye for quality assurance.
- Ability to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing business needs.
- Commitment to quality and thoughtful problem-solving.
- Collaborative mindset and willingness to share experience with others.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a licensed professional is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Participate in conceptual design and support projects through the entire project lifecycle.
- Liaise with project managers, architects, and consultants.
- Develop and represent the lead technical viewpoint on projects.
- Coordinate with departmental leaders on technical solutions and product strategies.
- Participate in projects appropriate to the position’s level.
- Provide subject matter expertise on specific components of interior design.
- Carry out design assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or designs.
- Work with a senior-level designer on more complex projects.
- Assist in learning the needs of assigned clients.
- Work across disciplines and office locations to use the firm’s experiential knowledge.
- Represent the firm to prospective employees, clients, and the communities it serves.
- Participate continually in individual development planning and programs.
- Respond to common inquiries from clients or regulatory agencies.
- Travel for project site visits, client meetings, professional development, and other project-related activities, as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
