Designer

ABOUT WATG

WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, home to more than 500 professionals globally, located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring a Designer for our office in New York.

ROLE

The Designer provides the project team with essential design and/or technical support and shadows intermediate and senior staff when developing project designs and completing various phases of the project. The Designer assists in preparing and updating drawings, presentations, and graphics; producing CAD design and sketching, furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E) specifications and sourcing; furnishing, fabrication of color and material boards; model making; and provides administration support to the Studio. The Designer receives detailed instructions on the tasks required and the expected results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Modifies and prepares production drawings during design development phase
• Assists with sourcing and product research
• Updates design documents and drawings, rendered plans and section elevations
• Develop solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
• Incorporates Integrated Sustainable Design solutions into the projects
• Assists with concept presentations and prepares graphics and design drawings
• Builds models for client and project team review
• Participates in team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent
• Supports client presentations
• Compiles data and performs fundamental design computations
• May maintain and organize the design library
• Coordinates with outside vendors
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service
• Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• Developing professional with experience designing small-to-mid-size projects
• Technical expertise in Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design tools
• Revit experience highly preferred
• Sketching skills required
• Ability to work in a team environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.

JOB INFORMATION

• The salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000; however, the base compensation presented to a candidate may vary based on skills and overall experience.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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