Senior Interior Designer

Perkins&Will•Durham, NC

10d

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 will lead design vision from concept through implementation, mentor emerging talent, cultivate client relationships, and create innovative environments that inspire and elevate the human experience. The role leads all phases of the design process and interior design efforts, guides project teams and client engagement, and contributes to marketing, presentations, publications, and award submissions. Candidates should include a portfolio with their resume, either as a link or PDF; 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 Green Associate certification within six months of hire.
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software.
Advanced Revit skills.
Knowledge of BIM, applicable building codes and guidelines (including ADA and FGI), programming, planning, 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 Living Design data documentation, including material health.
Skills with 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.
Submit a portfolio with the resume, either as a link or PDF, for full consideration.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure in interiors.
Professional Accreditation in an 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.

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, developing functional requirements and project design criteria.
Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process, including 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 strong team performance and design ideas.
Mentor staff.
Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the project.