Interior Designer Level I

Wilson Butler Architects•Boston, MA

1d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Wilson Butler Architects is an innovative and collaborative design studio specializing in arts and entertainment experiences. ( www.wilsonbutler.com ) Our award-winning portfolio features projects ranging from historic theater restorations to ground breaking spaces aboard the cruise ship industry’s most cutting edge vessels. The firm’s open studio environment encourages a fun and creative process. We are located in Boston’s Financial District overlooking Post Office Square. The exciting news: we are growing and looking for an Interior Designer to join our spirited team! Similar to Architects, Interiors Designers at Wilson Butler Architects are global thinkers with the skillset to thoroughly work out the details behind their ideas. They possess the ability to establish an overall design vision for a project, successfully translate it for clients and see it through to completion; the ability to visualize 3D spaces, and to understand scale and proportion. It is essential that Interior Designers have an understanding of how things are built (millwork/casework, stairs, railings, etc) and be able and willing to help with the development of architectural details. Interior Designers are a resource of knowledge on materials, products and furniture for every design team at the firm. This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent organization with a skill for prioritizing demands for more than one project at a time, while completing work with consistent accuracy.

Requirements

A professional degree in Interior Design or related field
3-5 years of professional experience in the fields of commercial and/or hospitality design
Strong verbal and written communications skills
Scrupulous attention to detail
Revit experience and skills are paramount
Adobe Creative Suite experience is extremely important, especially using Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
AutoCAD skills are also preferred
Ability to balance the needs of 2 to 3 projects at a time

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in 3Ds Max, Revit, Rhino, V-Ray, SketchUp, and other rendering software is a plus
Experience working with consultants, contractors and clients a plus

Responsibilities

Planning and designing interior environments
Researching images, precedents and inspiration, and developing design concepts
Creating or assisting with a global vision or concept for a client
Producing, and at times presenting, presentation boards and slide deck presentations for the client or other members of the design team
Maintaining positive and strong client relationships
Product research, including contacting representatives for information and samples
Selecting finishes, materials, furniture, and some lighting and equipment
Assisting with construction documents including preparing elevations, sections and construction details, as well as adding finish annotations and construction notes
Developing and entering data into finish and furniture legends and schedules
Rendering of elevations and plans, including furniture & floor finish layouts
Helping maintain Interior materials library
Provide space planning layouts and ideas

Benefits

We want to see you grow and succeed!
We encourage our staff to develop their skills and offer meaningful contributions to the firm.
Our size allows for each team member to try their hand at every aspect of the design process.
However, this is a product of more than our size, it emanates from the attitude and culture of our Directors and Principals.
Our leadership actively engages the staff in all aspects of the design process as well as the business.
We encourage our employees, when their skills and ambition dictate, to lead client meetings, assisting with business development needs and open new project sectors.
Your ideas and voice will be heard.
Salary commensurate with experience.
The compensation range for this role is $70,000 to $75,000.
We offer many benefits including health, dental, and a competitive 401k plan, bonus opportunities, professional development and licensure support, holiday, vacation, and sick time.
Wilson Butler Architects Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. EOE M/F/H/V.