Senior Designer

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space. Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of interiors. We are presently searching for a Senior Designer for our Houston studio. The Senior Designer is responsible for leading all design phases for interiors projects, establishes the vision, leads the team, and has extensive client interaction. Specific responsibilities include: Develops overall design for project Directs staff to complete design and technical drawing Reviews design and technical drawing of other more junior designers Review of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solution Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings Researches and selects fixtures and finishes to use for projects Obtain client approval and ensure integration into overall design Produces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projects Specifications Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted 8+ years' experience in corporate interior design projects Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics Extensive knowledge of space planning methodology Expert sketching and rendering skills Expert interior architecture detailing skills Extensive knowledge of cds and procedures Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements Advanced revit skills Advanced adobe creative suite skills Extensive verbal and written communication skills Extensive presentation and graphic communication Demonstrated ability to manage and lead staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise Working knowledge of budget preparation and proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints #J-18808-Ljbffr International Executive Service Corps