Project Interior Designer IV

CannonDesign•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Under the direction of designated project leadership, the Project Interior Designer IV leads and engages with clients and teams to deliver services and creatively solve problems, working with a high degree of latitude. The role provides interior design leadership across multiple projects and guides design development from pursuit and programming through schematic design, design development, construction design, and construction administration. It involves establishing project goals and vision with clients and teams, developing interior concepts and design, coordinating disciplines and code compliance, and ensuring work meets schedule, budget, and quality requirements. The designer also leads furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) development, visualization, specification coordination, project planning, client meetings, and design-team standards. The role includes mentoring less experienced staff, collaborating with design leadership and vendors, participating in marketing and proposal activities, and supporting construction administration through site visits, submittal and shop-drawing reviews, and punch-list work. Travel is required as needed. Employees are expected to complete mandatory training and follow internal policies and the Code of Conduct.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a relevant field.
At least 8 years of related experience.
Ability to provide interior design leadership across multiple projects.
Strong design, storytelling, and technical skills, including knowledge of building and life-safety codes.
Exceptional presentation, organizational, team-building, collaboration, and communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain client relationships.
Critical-thinking ability.
Highly analytical approach.
Ability to perform as a fully qualified professional with a high degree of latitude and some ambiguity in the work.
Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to travel as required.
Provide a resume and portfolio when applying.
Complete mandatory training within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.

Nice To Haves

Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
Experience leading a high-performing team is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to clients and project teams in establishing project goals and vision.
Provide interior design leadership across multiple projects.
Lead design development through all project phases: pursuit, programming, schematic design, design development, construction design, and construction administration.
Evaluate client needs and document design objectives and spatial requirements.
Lead the interior design approach within the project team.
Develop conceptual and detailed interior designs for project spaces.
Coordinate project design work and code compliance.
Coordinate work with architecture, engineering, and other consultants.
Review drawings and support functions to meet project time, budget, and quality constraints.
Oversee and produce design visualizations.
Assist with or lead project planning, including developing and following work plans and budgets.
Develop schedules for interior design work.
Assist with or lead client meetings and maintain positive client and team relations.
Implement, follow, maintain, and enforce interior design standards across project phases.
Lead development of furniture, fixtures, and equipment throughout interior design phases, as required.
Develop and coordinate specifications.
Mentor less experienced interior design staff.
Participate in and promote design leadership, and collaborate with design leadership.
Consult with product vendors.
Lead or participate in marketing activities, including proposal development and interviews.
Participate in construction administration, including site visits, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch lists.
Perform other duties as required.