Sr. Project Designer

Cushman & Wakefield•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Sr. Project Designer will develop documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet the requirements and goals of the client. This role involves leading the interior design effort for special or more complex projects, supporting Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables, and contributing expertise in space planning, interior building materials and finishes, casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment, lighting, acoustics, wayfinding, ergonomics and anthropometrics, and human environmental behavior. The Sr. Project Designer will execute the full design process from initial sketch through the start of construction, producing mood, material, and design presentations, and participating in internal and consultant meetings. A key aspect of this role is providing extensive knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources, encouraging creativity and boundary-pushing design.

Requirements

At least four (4) years of design experience within the commercial real estate market.
Space planning experience using Revit.
Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently.
Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, --Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma.

Responsibilities

Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects.
Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables.
Contribute experience to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior.
Execute full design process, from initial sketch through start of construction.
Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation.
Produce mood, material and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision.
Participate in internal and consultant meetings.
Provide extensive and rapid fire knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team.
Be wildly creative and push the boundaries!
Understand, document, and confirm the client’s and stakeholders’ goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and needs for specific or measurable outcomes.
Collect data from client and stakeholders by engaging in programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction.