Intermediate Architectural Designer

Pembrooke & Ives, Inc•New York, NY

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About The Position

Pembrooke and Ives is looking for an Intermediate Designer with at least 4 years' experience to work closely with Junior Designers, Senior Designers, Project Managers, and Studio Directors to provide development, production support and co-ordination throughout the project delivery process as a member of the Design Team.

Requirements

Possesses a high taste level and has knowledge of high-end luxury interior design. Follows and speaks to current industry trends on space, function, materials, and finishes.
Possesses good time management skills and is able to handle multiple project deadlines and make decisions in a fast-paced environment to take a project from design concept all the way through construction and punch list.
Experience executing Design Development and Construction Documents Drawing Sets and Documents/Specifications.
Experience visiting construction sites, interfacing with contractors and consultants, documenting construction progress, and reviewing submittals and shop drawings with supervision from Senior Designers.
Highly presentable, intelligent, confident and discreet with an outgoing, upbeat and confident demeanor.
Goal and detail-oriented with exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal).
Proficient in the use AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office programs.
Possess functional knowledge of interior design principles/practices.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture.
At least 4 years of demonstrated work experience with Interior Design and/or Architectural Firms.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and communicates effectively and appropriately with project stakeholders including other project team members, clients, vendors, building management, consultants, contractors and sub-contractors to convey project information in a timely and accurate manner.
Coordinates and communicates with Decorating/FF&E team on shared coordination such as material and finish specifications, decorative lighting location and specifications, cabinet hardware location and specifications.
Prepares, develops and produces concept images and mood boards.
Prepares, develops and produces project drawings including surveys, conceptual drawings/sketches, floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, electrical plans, reflected ceiling plans, lighting plans, framing plans, sections, millwork drawings and detail drawings.
Prepares, develops and produces 3D models and renderings.
Prepares, develops and produces project documentation including material schedules, finish schedules, fixture schedules, hardware schedules and appliance & equipment schedules.
Assists in the production of qualified contractors list.
Reviews and comments on bid documents in an accurate and efficient manner.
Assists in value engineering to achieve construction budget goals.
Reviews and comments on consultant drawings, shop drawings and finish samples.
Responds to RFIs.
Inspects, observes and documents services provided by contractors and sub-contractors for design intent.
Visit Site during construction to document progress and assist Senior Designer in ensuring design intent is executed.
Produces final design punch list as required.
Attends, participates and contributes in meetings with clients, internal project team, contractors, sub-contractors and vendors by preparing agendas, taking meeting notes and preparing meeting minutes.
Produces client presentations in conjunction with other project team members, including Decorating team.
Organizes finish and material palettes and coordinates with vendors to procure and return samples.
Sources, selects and specifies project materials, finishes, fixtures, hardware, appliances and equipment as required for the project in accordance with the project budget and schedule.
Obtains, maintains and files finish samples as required.