Interior Designer

Perkins&Will•Austin, TX

16d

About The Position

As an Interior Designer on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities: Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design. Develop and coordinate detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria. Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts. Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement. Participate in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients. Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design. Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual. Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups. Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas. Mentor staff. Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases. Please note that while this position primarily focuses on design aspects of interior design, all team members are expected to contribute to various facets of our projects as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, taking on design or technical tasks outside your primary area of focus. Flexibility and a collaborative spirit are key components of our team dynamic, ensuring that we deliver comprehensive and cohesive design solutions to our clients.

Requirements

BIM
Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
Programming, planning, and site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and measurements
Life safety requirements
Furniture and interior product specifications
Furniture bid packages
Construction contract administration
Cost estimates and calculations
Accessibility and zoning analysis
Documentation of Living Design data, including material health
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Advanced 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
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

Nice To Haves

Interiors licensure preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
Develop and coordinate detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
Participate in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
Contribute to various facets of our projects as needed, taking on design or technical tasks outside your primary area of focus.
Deliver comprehensive and cohesive design solutions to our clients.