Interior Designer

SHM Architects • Dallas, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position offers the opportunity for training and development leading to a future career path with the firm. The Junior Interior Designer works simultaneously on a variety of projects supporting the Interior Design Studio staff in the daily operations and individual design teams throughout all phases of projects. Performs assignments under the direction of more experienced staff, including but not limited to project administration, schematic design, design development, and contract document administration. Develops and manages project schedules and budgets with responsibility to keep project on schedule and manage additional services. Curates cohesive design solutions of interior finishes, fixtures, furniture, and accessories within the clients desired budget and necessary lead times informed by the project's completion. Assists in computer production of preliminary plans and coordinates finish plans, specifications, materials selections, and redlines. Assists in preparation of client presentations and participates in client and contractor meetings. Collaborates with contractors and vendors to select furniture, materials, and other interior products to satisfy the client’s design requirements. Coordinates and determines all FF&E issues, including budgeting, resourcing, specifications, proposals, orders, tracking, and delivery of items. Maintains physical and digital resources, including organization, updating, and maintaining inventory of finish library as well as product representative contact information. Applies established interior design standards.

Requirements

• Can think creatively – big thinker
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
• Capable of maintaining focus in an open office environment
• Strong customer service skills for interface with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from a CIDA-accredited program required
• Must have experience in luxury residential design
• Mid-level position for 3-6 years of professional experience with some experience in high-end residential or hospitality projects
• Ability to source and curate a design for luxury-minded high-net-worth clientele with follow through to installation
• Experience with construction documents
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite of products
• Exposure or experience with Sketch-Up and Studio Webware
• Proficient with technical detailing
• Strong sketch capabilities
• Must be authorized to work in the US when an offer of employment is accepted.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Licensure not required but preferred, even if in process

Responsibilities

• Performs assignments under the direction of more experienced staff, including but not limited to project administration, schematic design, design development, and contract document administration
• Develops and manages project schedules and budgets with responsibility to keep project on schedule and manage additional services
• Curates cohesive design solutions of interior finishes, fixtures, furniture, and accessories within the clients desired budget and necessary lead times informed by the project's completion
• Assists in computer production of preliminary plans and coordinates finish plans, specifications, materials selections, and redlines
• Assists in preparation of client presentations and participates in client and contractor meetings
• Collaborates with contractors and vendors to select furniture, materials, and other interior products to satisfy the client’s design requirements
• Coordinates and determines all FF&E issues, including budgeting, resourcing, specifications, proposals, orders, tracking, and delivery of items
• Maintains physical and digital resources, including organization, updating, and maintaining inventory of finish library as well as product representative contact information
• Applies established interior design standards

Benefits

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
• Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, pet insurance, and Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Annual healthy living benefit
• Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
• HSA quarterly employer contributions
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
• Personalized PTO
• Five (5) paid holidays plus a winter break typically 12/24 through 1/1
• Paid leave for new parents (birth, adoption, placement / maternal and paternal) to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid covered parking for all employees
• Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring/Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on!

What This Job Offers

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