Interior Designer, Intermediate

DLR Group • Overland Park, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

DLR Group is seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer to support the growth of its Kansas City office. The role is part of the Interiors team at an integrated, employee-owned design firm. The designer develops material and finish palettes, creates 3D renderings and presentation drawings, and coordinates the design and technical development of interior project work. The role works with integrated project teams to deliver high-quality work within project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements. Depending on the project, the designer may assist the project manager with scheduling, work plans, cartoon sets, and quality assurance and quality control, and may lead interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations.

The position contributes to creative and technically sound design solutions, project coordination, design quality, and sustainable material selection. It includes collaboration with project teams, application of BIM standards, coordination of QA/QC and clash detection, and participation in site walks and construction administration meetings. DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of professional experience in interior design.
• Undergraduate degree in Interior Design.
• Professional certification required or in progress.
• Comprehensive technical knowledge and strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Revit and knowledge of Bluebeam, with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software.
• Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Submit a current portfolio or work samples in PDF format for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges while ensuring design excellence.
• Integrate quality assurance and quality control processes and company standards in coordination with Project Managers.
• Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents.
• Develop conceptual designs and space plans, and detail constructable design ideas.
• Select appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations.
• Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings and share lessons learned to improve project coordination.
• Lead collaboration within the project team by generating and communicating design ideas and solutions.
• Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues.
• Manage time effectively and align construction and material costs with project budgets.
• Develop material and finish palettes, create 3D renderings, and prepare presentation drawings.
• Coordinate design and technical development of interior project aspects with the integrated design team.
• Assist the project manager with scheduling, work plans, cartoon sets, and QA/QC as needed.
• Lead interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations as needed.
• Contribute to marketing and business development efforts.

Benefits

• Employee ownership and the opportunity to have ownership in the firm.
• Four-day in-office work model, with flexibility to work outside the office on Fridays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level