Senior Interior Designer-Workplace

Stantec•Austin, TX

About The Position

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world. Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for advancing the design portfolio of Stantec’s Austin interiors practice. The ideal candidate will have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovating workplace design concepts. As a Stantec Interior Designer, you are passionate about your craft, combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills, and understand how to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients.

Requirements

Demonstrated advanced knowledge of materials, detailing and construction techniques
Designer of multiple award-winning projects
Proven design leadership skills with particular emphasis on mentoring and teaching
Proven appreciation and commitment to expertise driven design solutions
Strong business acumen and an understanding of expertise within the firm
Successful at building and managing client relationships
Experienced presenter with an interest and passion for public speaking
Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and other modeling software programs
Knowledge and understanding of database software including Excel and/or Tableau
Proficient in Adobe Create Suite applications (Photoshop,Illustator,InDesign)
Strong knowledge of the design process
Understand furniture finishes, materials, color selections and specifications
Experience with construction document preparation
Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas to internal and external clients
Leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills
Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or related field
10 years of experience as an interior designer with a focus on workplace projects
Registered Interior Designer

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Innovation in architecture and design
Lead interior design teams on workplace projects
Collaborate on workplace interiors projects including workplace strategy, programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and management of budgets and schedules
Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents
Participate in the selection of furniture systems and specifications
Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specification and material selections required for construction
Work with consultants, corporate real estate teams, developers, furniture dealers, product reps and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination
Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs
Participate in business development and marketing efforts
Assure that design conforms to a contractual agreement with the client
Establish and maintain ongoing productive client relationships
Champion innovation in modular design, sustainability, and integrated building systems
Develop and maintain Stantec's architectural standards, specifications, and design guidelines
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, accessibility standards, and environmental regulations
Publish technical articles and contribute to thought leadership initiatives
Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel
Lead site planning, building layout, and integration of architectural systems across multiple disciplines