Interior Designer III

Interior Designer

Interior Designer that supports development of design and documentation. At the Interior Designer III level, this individual assumes individual responsibility for producing portions of design and documentation and may direct junior staff in those assigned areas of responsibility.

Essential Functions

AIA - INTERIOR DESIGNER LEVEL III (8 or more years' experience) Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, plus eight or more years of related experience. Certification as a licensed professional is preferred but not required. Participates in the conceptual design and provides full support through the entire project. Liaises with Project Manager, Architects and consultants. Develops and represents lead technical viewpoint on projects. Coordinates with Director and Department Head on appropriate technical solutions and product strategies. Project size differentiates this position from the senior level.

Communication and Collaboration

• Consistently demonstrates working knowledge of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects. Interior Design III can convey this information to other internal and external consultant team members.
• Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow.
• Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person. Demonstrates the ability to lead certain meetings, especially those that focus on coordination with the consultant and internal team.
• Demonstrates proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software.
• Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats
• Maintains an on-going vigilance about self-checking work and conveying questions or concerns to Project team leadership. May perform checking of junior staff level work, when requested.
• Participates in the formulation of work and scheduling strategies with JCJ team and adheres to established project schedules.
• Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping and assists in promoting this practice to project team.
• Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants.
• Participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients both physically and virtually. Assumes leadership of selected portions of presentations.
• Further refines a portfolio in one market sector.
• Consistently demonstrates thorough knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes.

Design, Visualization and Space Planning

• Consistently demonstrates creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types.
• Consistently understands and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership and demonstrates the ability to integrate interior design with architecture to create a unified statement.
• Consistently implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines.
• Consistently demonstrates a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning; including proper/legal clearances, awareness of human scale and ergonomics, functional organization and three-dimensional implications of planning.
• Assists with development of design solutions. Selects and presents multiple schemes to internal and client team. Consistently demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products and systems being recommended for use within projects.
• Demonstrates facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications to support development and presentation of design concepts. Share knowledge of these applications with team members.
• Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate colors, finishes and materials from viewpoint of function, client preference, aesthetics and cost; coordinates with team members and Senior Leadership; incorporates accurate information into drawings. On certain projects, delegates the task of selections to junior staff.
• Participates in client presentations. Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral including digital or physical finish boards, visual slide-deck presentations. This may require coordination with JCJ's business development and marketing teams.
• Maintains an up to date level of awareness of fashion, industry and cultural design trends.
• Selects and presents multiple FF&E schemes to internal and client team. Consistently demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products being recommended for use within projects.

Delineation, Detailing and Documentation

• Produces building project documentation from concept through construction documents. Obtains and assembles data to complete drawings. Creates detail drawings for such items as architectural millwork, furniture case goods, custom furniture, tile and stonework. On certain projects, delegates this task to junior staff.
• Creates Interior Finish lists and Finish location plans and elevations. Develops awareness and application of industry construction best practices. Remains current with JCJ Technical Bulletins.
• Consistently produces construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect, utilizing architectural graphic conventions of line weight, scale and sheet organization.
• Adheres to JCJ conventions for Revit/AutoCAD standards, file and drawing organization.
• Performs site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes; coordinates with Project Architect.
• Accurately performs numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, furniture counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes. Assembles collected information into budget formats that allow for assigning costs. On certain projects, delegate this task to junior staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes, their industry wide applications and impact upon space planning. Understands how to interpret applicable local, federal and state accessibility, building and fire codes.

Specifications, Resource Management and Budgeting

• Oversees the maintenance of resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries.
• Consistently demonstrates knowledge of Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment (FF&E) and Material costs. Develops into a leading technical resource for the firm.
• Prepares and oversees the development of FF&E specifications and FF&E location plans and budgets using JCJ established software and formats.
• Consistently prepares and analyzes the bid tabulation of FF&E bid documents.
• Oversees and coordinates Interior Finish lists and tagging of Finish location plans and elevations. Coordinates with JCJ Specifications team.
• Consistently demonstrates ability to make financial recommendations to clients.
• Coordinates with 3rd party FF&E procurement companies.
• Develops strategies for cost management at each phase of the project in collaboration with Senior Leadership.
• Checks work of Junior staff.

Construction Administration

• Actively participates in value engineering exercises, both to suggest alternatives and to incorporate accepted changes.
• Answers RFI's and coordinates responses with project team.
• Using JCJ software, reviews shop drawings and submittals. Demonstrates ability to effectively file reviewed materials.
• Coordinates with construction manager/contractor/procurement client team.
• Attend regular construction phase meetings.
• Coordinates with JCJ internal CA team and processes.

Other

• Assume special projects and duties as assigned or requested.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in design or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years' experience in interior design, design management and design services.
• 4+ years creating interior design solutions.

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

NCIDQ Professional Registration (preferred but not required). Should be planning for exams at this level

Advanced Computer and Information Management Skills (AutoCAD, Revit)

JCJ Core Competencies

Respect & Collaboration

Promotes mutual respect, collaboration and teamwork at all levels. Establishes and nurtures an environment that recognizes, accepts, and embraces diverse backgrounds, strengths, resources and talents of our employees.

Integrity & Ethics

Deals with others in a straightforward and honest manner, is accountable for actions, maintains confidentiality, supports company values, conveys good news and bad.

Adaptability & Flexibility

Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, adjusts plans to meet changing