Interior Designer II

Location Houston, TX Who We Are We design places where people love to be together. What We Offer Professional & Personal Development Programs, Summer Hours, Hybrid Schedule, On-Site Gym, Paid Architect Licensure & Certifications Exams, Wedding Pay, Charitable Match Program, Market Leading Wellness Health and Welfare Benefits. Who We Are Looking For We’re seeking an Interior Designer with 3-6 years of professional experience to lead aspects of design project, contributing both creative and technical expertise across all phases of work. What Your Day Could Consist Of Developing and leading portions of design concepts, space planning, and material selections. Producing and refining detailed drawings, diagrams, and presentation materials using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite. Contribution to and oversight of documentation throughout all project phases, ensuring alignment with design goals and quality standards. Collaborating with internal teams and coordination with consultants. Actively participating in and helping lead design reviews, client presentations, and team charrettes. Conducting and directing research on materials, products, and precedents to inform and elevate design solutions. Providing mentorship and design review support to Interior Designer I staff and interns. Requirements For Success Advanced creative design thinking, spatial and environmental design capabilities, brand development, story creation, and visual storytelling. Skilled in conceptual design, organization, presentation, and technical execution. Highly self-motivated and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Confident and experienced in engaging with clients, leading presentations, facilitating meetings, and guiding collaborative sessions. Skilled in establishing and maintaining trust-based relationships with clients and effectively leading coordination efforts with consultant teams. Exceptional sketching and freehand drawing skills, with the ability to quickly communicate and sell design concepts. Superior visual, written, and verbal communication skills to express complex ideas clearly and persuasively. Highly detail-oriented and able to maintain quality standards under pressure. Proficiency in Revit, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Passionate about design excellence and collaborative problem-solving. Essential Qualifications An accredited bachelor’s or master’s degree (or equivalent) in interior design or interior architecture. 3-6 years of professional interior design experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with a diverse range of public assembly building types including the design of sports venues, convention centers, community buildings and transportation facilities. Progress toward NCIDQ certification is highly encouraged. Additional Details Travel may be required. Benefits Populous offers a competitive salary and bonus packages. We strive to offer our staff the best benefits package in the industry, at the lowest cost to employees, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, FSA/HSA, paid time off and continuing education benefits. Populous is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Populous, Inc