Interior Designer 4

Steinberg Hart•Austin, TX

About The Position

Steinberg Hart is seeking a Federal-specific Interior Designer with NAVFAC experience for its San Diego, Austin, or New York office. The designer will develop solutions across multiple interior design projects, which may include higher education, civic, government, and cultural work. The role contributes design expertise, motivation, and mentorship throughout programming, concept development, design, and documentation, and takes initiative to advance design excellence. The designer will support the firm’s design culture, team efforts, and client presentations. The role involves originating innovative solutions to complex design problems and coordinating with broader project teams to develop and present those ideas. The designer will work on multiple projects, including large and complex projects, collaborate closely with the Interiors Principal, and support internal business development. A service-focused approach is expected in working with clients and colleagues, while meeting client requirements, expectations, and budgets. The designer will coordinate with Project Architects to ensure construction documents maintain design intent and comply with the firm’s BIM standards, and will advance the firm’s commitment to ethical and highly sustainable materials. Leadership responsibilities include familiarity with project finances and balancing scope, tasks, and fees, including assisting with project staffing; mentoring junior interior design staff; pursuing continued growth in firm practice areas; collaborating beyond one’s area of expertise; staying current with project-type trends and developments; and participating in firmwide initiatives, professional organizations, and industry social functions.

Requirements

Five years of experience in the design and documentation of interior projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design.
NCIDQ certification.
Strong grasp of ADA and life safety requirements.
NAVFAC interiors experience.
Experience in interior design, documentation, and detailing through every phase of a project.
Knowledge of highly sustainable practices and industry standards.
Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Knowledge of FF&E, color, and materials.
Knowledge of furniture systems and specifications.
Proficiency in relevant computer software, including Revit and collaborative tools such as R360, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator), and Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

LEED or WELL accreditation.
Experience with civic/government and/or higher-education work.
Knowledge of Enscape and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Develop design solutions for multiple interior design projects, potentially including higher education, civic, government, and cultural projects.
Provide design skills and motivation throughout programming, concept, design, and documentation phases.
Originate innovative, high-level solutions to complex design problems and coordinate their development and presentation with project teams.
Work simultaneously on multiple projects, including large and complex projects.
Work closely with the Interiors Principal and support internal business development efforts.
Serve clients and colleagues with a service-focused mindset and meet client requirements, expectations, and budgets.
Coordinate with Project Architects to ensure construction documents reflect design intent and meet firm BIM standards.
Advance the firm’s commitment to ethical and highly sustainable materials.
Assist with project staffing and balance project scope, tasks, and fees.
Mentor junior interior design staff and support their professional development.
Pursue self-growth in firm practice areas and collaborate beyond one’s area of expertise.
Stay current with trends and developments relevant to project types.
Participate in firmwide initiatives, external professional organizations, and industry social functions.
Support firmwide interior design efforts and client presentations.