Senior Interior Designer - Life and Work Places

Gresham, Smith and Partners • Nashville, TN

91d • $96,700 - $145,200

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with experience leading design teams for Life and Work Places projects, initially including a major end user Headquarters project in the Southeast. This role is based out of our Nashville, TN office locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional licensure (NCIDQ) is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of job-related design experience required.
• Previous experience in Work Place/ commercial interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is required.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of building codes, Site analysis, preliminary design studies, and contract documents.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, Lumion, and other modeling software such as Grasshopper and Rhino.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for professional accreditation in LEED, WELL or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
• Handling physical modeling tools such as 3D Printing and Laser cutting.
• Experience utilizing presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop.

Responsibilities

• Assists in project visioning and contributes to the idea generation and synthesis.
• Actively participates in design charettes, and generates conceptual design studies, plans and renderings, and expands on others' ideas to meet the client's goals.
• Assists in holistic design ideation, and documentation, from concept through construction administration.
• Understands and participates in programming and develops space plans in alignment with the functional program.
• Effectively creates and communicates visual representations of concept for specific project ideas.
• Actively growing in knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Understands applicable codes and can apply knowledge with oversight, researching specific issues for a project.
• Works collaboratively with the team to develop technical knowledge for complex and unique construction details.
• Assists in collaboration with other disciplines through the design process, and the coordination with building systems with an understanding of how they affect the interior environment.
• Progressing in the practice of sustainable design, able to apply tools to gather metrics to inform and evaluate design solutions and material selections.
• Developing knowledge of typical project delivery methods and strives to anticipate task/project workflows associated with standard deliverables.
• Take responsibility for the development of the design and the project with input from the Design Leader.
• Effectively communicates with project team members, clients and consultants through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means.
• Manages own tasks and confirms priorities and provides timeline for completion of individual tasks.
• Meets deliverable deadlines to maintain overall project schedule.
• Keeps open and proactive communication with all and is instrumental within the team and designated team leader.
• Strives for continuous learning and improvement.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.
• Develops creative and innovative design ideas, concepts, and solutions while participating as an integral member of the design team.
• Coordinates drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Analyzes interior product research and identifies material selections.
• Takes an active role in crafting client and non-client design presentations and prepares corresponding materials.
• Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Wellness Programs
• 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO
• Employee Referral Program
• Mass Transit Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree