Designer / Technical Desginer

Verto People•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client, an established and award-winning interior design firm in Manhattan, is looking for an Interior Designer to join its growing Workplace practice in New York. The studio delivers corporate interiors for a strong portfolio of financial, legal, nonprofit and commercial clients. This is an opportunity to take a meaningful role in projects from the earliest planning stages through construction and completion. You’ll work closely with senior leadership, collaborate directly with clients and have the opportunity to influence both the creative and technical direction of each project. The position would suit a designer with 5–8 years of experience who is ready for greater project ownership and wants a clear path toward a lead role.

Requirements

5–8 years of professional interior design experience
Strong background in corporate workplace, commercial interiors or tenant improvement projects
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a related discipline
Strong Revit and AutoCAD skills
Experience with SketchUp, Enscape or similar visualization software and Adobe Creative Suite
Strong understanding of construction documentation, detailing, accessibility and relevant building codes
Experience with finish, furniture and FF&E selection and specification
Confidence presenting design ideas and working directly with clients
Strong communication, coordination and organizational skills
Ability to work collaboratively across multiple projects and deadlines

Nice To Haves

NCIDQ, LEED, WELL or similar professional accreditation is desirable.

Responsibilities

Deliver workplace projects from programming and test fits through design development, construction documents and construction administration
Develop space plans, block and stack studies and furniture layouts
Create design concepts, material and finish palettes, FF&E selections and presentation packages
Produce and coordinate construction drawings, interior details and millwork packages
Work directly with clients to understand their requirements and present design solutions
Coordinate with consultants, vendors, manufacturers and contractors throughout project delivery
Review RFIs and submittments and participate in site visits and punch walks
Maintain design intent and quality from concept through installation
Support and mentor junior designers while developing toward greater project leadership