About the position
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place. We have an opening for a Senior Interior Designer. We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities: Phoenix. As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved in developing comprehensive material and finish palettes, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings. You'll also coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, working closely with the integrated design team to deliver high-quality work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements. In addition, you may assist the project manager with scheduling, developing work plans, creating cartoon sets, and ensuring QA/QC throughout the project. You'll often take the lead on interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. Our Interiors team is committed to upholding and promoting our company's core values in every aspect of their work. This role offers an opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on a variety of projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring design excellence
- Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers
- Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents
- Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas
- Select appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations
- Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination
- Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions
- Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues
- Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in interior design
- Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design required
- Professional licensure required
- Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software
- Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail
- Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask
- Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts
