Senior Interior Designer
About The Position
ZGF is seeking a passionate Senior Interior Designer to join its team in the New York City office. The role is for a strong leader and thoughtful designer with excellent communication and technical skills, working within a diverse culture of designers, planners, strategists, and industry thought leaders. The ideal candidate has at least 10 years of leadership experience in an interior design or architecture firm focused on commercial interiors clients. The Senior Interior Designer will bring knowledge of all aspects of interior design, including programming, space planning, color and material research, FF&E, and lighting design. The role manages the design process and design staff workflow, communicates concepts to teams and clients, and manages and mentors team members from concept design through construction administration. It also involves maintaining client and consultant relationships, helping develop fee proposals and project schedules, projecting staffing needs, participating in business development and marketing pursuits, and advocating for an inclusive, supportive work culture.
Requirements
- Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
- Minimum of 10 years of related interiors experience.
- Experience managing complex clients with multiple stakeholders.
- Experience with large- and small-scale projects across a diversity of industries.
- Strong verbal and graphic communication skills.
- Demonstrated competency in programming and space planning.
- Strong skills in Revit and design technology tools.
Nice To Haves
- NCIDQ certification and/or architectural licensure.
- LEED, WELL, and/or FITWEL accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Apply knowledge of interior design, including programming, space planning, color and material research, FF&E, and lighting design.
- Manage the design process and supervise the workflow of design staff.
- Communicate design concepts visually and verbally to teams and clients.
- Manage and mentor team members from concept design through construction administration.
- Foster and maintain relationships with clients and consultants.
- Assist in developing fee proposals and project schedules and project staffing needs to support design success.
- Participate in business development activities and advise in marketing pursuits.
- Advocate for an inclusive, supportive work culture through listening, learning, and acting.
Benefits
- Medical coverage with a generous employer contribution.
- Dental coverage with a generous employer contribution.
- Vision coverage with a generous employer contribution.
- HSA with employer contribution.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Four weeks of PTO.
- Ten paid holidays per year.
- Paid parental and family leave programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
