Senior Interior Designer

Perkins&Will•Charlotte, NC

11d

About The Position

Perkins&Will North Carolina Studio is seeking a creative and strategic design leader to join its collaborative studio. The Senior Interior Designer leads design vision from concept through implementation, mentors emerging talent, cultivates client relationships, and creates innovative environments that inspire and elevate the human experience. The role leads all phases of the design process while meeting firm and project goals and standards for design, execution, and Living Design. A portfolio should be included with the resume as a link or PDF of work samples; applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered. The position requires 10+ years of experience. Professional licensure is preferred.

Requirements

10+ years of requisite experience.
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture, or a related discipline.
LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design, such as LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer (CPHC/CPHD), or ILFI Living Future Accreditation.
Proficiency in BIM; applicable building codes and guidelines (ADA, FGI, etc.); programming, planning, and site analysis; preliminary design studies; contract documents; field observations and measurements; life safety requirements; furniture and interior product specifications; furniture bid packages; construction contract administration; cost estimates and calculations; accessibility and zoning analysis; and documentation of Living Design data, including material health.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software and advanced Revit skills.
Knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper; Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite; visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay; presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop; and environmental analysis software such as Ladybug and Climate Studio.
Include a portfolio with the resume as a link or PDF of work samples for full consideration.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead all phases of the design process with proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and Living Design.
Initiate and create detailed design concepts, including developing functional requirements and project design criteria.
Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
Lead interior design efforts and project teams, including design direction and client engagement.
Use graphic storytelling to advance project delivery and scope.
Participate in marketing efforts, lead design presentations to prospective clients, and develop successful client relationships.
Prepare client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.
Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and compliance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Lead collaborative teams in design reviews, charrettes, and pin-ups.
Communicate and provide direction effectively to inspire high team performance and design ideas.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the project.