Sr. Project Designer - Remote or Hybrid

Cushman & Wakefield•Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Sr. Project Designer develops documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet client requirements and goals. The role leads interior design efforts for special or more complex projects, supports quality review of design deliverables, and helps onboard and train Project Designers. It applies 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 designer executes the full design process from initial sketch through start of construction, working independently or with minor oversight on conceptual and schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation. The role also produces design presentations, participates in internal and consultant meetings, shares knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources, and contributes creative design ideas. The position is offered as remote or hybrid.

Requirements

At least four years of design experience within the commercial real estate market.
Recent experience with Revit.
Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines and work independently.
Ability to lead a team effort and delegate work to team members.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA-accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study, such as Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project Management, or Construction Management.
Alternatively, a Bachelor’s degree in another major plus an 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.
Support onboarding and training of new Project Designers.
Apply knowledge of space planning, interior building materials and finishes, casework, furniture, furnishings and equipment, lighting, acoustics, wayfinding, ergonomics and anthropometrics, and human environmental behavior.
Execute the full design process from initial sketch through start of construction.
Perform conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation independently or with minor oversight.
Produce mood, material, and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision.
Participate in internal and consultant meetings.
Provide the team with knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources.
Understand, document, and confirm client and stakeholder goals, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and specific or measurable outcomes.
Collect client and stakeholder data through programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction.
Coordinate Audio Visual and other specialty consultants.
Lead team efforts and delegate work to team members so they can work independently.