Interior Technical Designer

As an Interior Technical Designer on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:Play a crucial role in bringing our design visions to life by providing technical expertise, developing detailed drawings, and ensuring that design concepts are seamlessly translated into built environments while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution and living design.Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, interior designers, and other stakeholders to develop comprehensive design solutions that align with project goals and client expectations. Provide project team coordination for plans, details, specifications, and material selections; ensure design intent is incorporated into the contract documents.In partnership with Senior Interior Designer and Design Principal, coordinate integration of basic systems into the overall project design.Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.Utilizes Revit, and other relevant software to produce detailed technical drawings, construction documents, and specifications for interior spaces.Understand and use firm digital tools to enhance the project delivery and client needs.Conduct site surveys and assessments to gather relevant information and ensure accurate documentation of existing conditions.Oversee the BIM model creation and maintains standards for the model.Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and vendors to integrate technical requirements, building codes, and regulatory standards into the design process.Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives.Produce, review, and analyze accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of projects to ensure compliance with design intent and quality standards.Provide technical support and guidance throughout the construction phase, addressing any issues or challenges that may arise and ensuring the successful execution of the design vision.Participate in construction administration conducts site visits, addresses technical issues, and maintains quality control during construction.During pricing reviews, provides guidance on scope alignment and advice on cost savings.Stay up to date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in interior design and technical documentation to enhance expertise and contribute to continuous improvement. Please note that while this position primarily focuses on technical aspects of interior design, all team members are expected to contribute to various facets of our projects as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, taking on design or technical tasks outside your primary area of focus. Flexibility and a collaborative spirit are key components of our team dynamic, ensuring that we deliver comprehensive and cohesive design solutions to our clients.High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and CertificationsProficienciesKnowledge of local building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques.Experience in construction document preparation and field observationExperience in and demonstrated commitment to sustainable building practicesBIMBuilding codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)Programming, planning, and site analysisPreliminary design studiesContract documentsField observations and measurementsLife safety requirementsFurniture and interior product specificationsFurniture bid packagesConstruction contract administrationCost estimates and calculationsAccessibility and zoning analysisDocumentation of Living Design data, including material healthSoftwareAdvanced knowledge of 2D/3D production softwareAdvanced RevitConceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and GrasshopperMicrosoft Office / Adobe SuitePresentation tools such as InDesign and PhotoshopEnvironmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate StudioLicensure/Certifications/EducationBachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline requiredProfessional interiors licensure preferred, not requiredLEED GA within 6 months of hireProfessional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future AccreditationEqual Employment Opportunity StatementPerkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionPerkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.#LI-SA1QualificationsEDUCATIONBachelor or better in Interior Design or related fieldEXPERIENCE8 - 10 years: interior design Job SummaryRequisition Number: INTER005853Job Category: InteriorsSchedule: Full-Time