SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Senior Interior Designer

DS Architecture is committed to building a team of multi-disciplined staff, with diverse talents and expertise in a variety of project typologies. Working with clients at the forefront of their industries, we continually strive to be a premier design firm in Northeast Ohio.

WE DESIGN FOR THE FUTURE AND HUMANITY Facilities should naturally support human engagement in collaboration, service and discovery. Our goal is to enhance these experiences by breaking down both physical and perceived barriers to create a place in which individuals and groups can produce results and inspire together. A functional space with flexible uses and a comfortable environment enables people to take ownership of their surroundings, stimulating focus and creativity. Because productivity is the health of a building, we will work to understand all respective needs and goals so that each project is successful.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Interior Design degree from an accredited university
• Minimum firm experience – 7 years beyond graduation
• Proficient in REVIT
• Adobe Creative Cloud competency

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (NOT MANDATORY)

• NCARB certificate holder
• LEED Accredited Professional

POSITION DESCRIPTION

An experienced interior designer who independently performs a broad range of interior design assignments, develops design concepts and documentation, coordinates with consultants and project teams, and oversee portions of projects or mentor junior staff. Works with limited supervision and applies advanced knowledge of interior design principles, materials, building systems, codes, and project delivery processes

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Design Acumen: Capability of independently performing analysis of design, planning and technical solutions. Performs design layouts and features, which require researching, compiling, and recording information of assigned project work.
• Project Element Knowledge: Understanding of and providing analysis of the four main components of a project.
• Drawing Production: Competent in conventional aspects of architectural documentation ranging from programing through construction documents. Drawing creation ranging from space planning diagrams, massing studies, elevations, building and wall sections, details and schedules.
• REVIT Efficiency: Have a solid understanding of Revit modeling/drafting tools and features required to facilitate drawing production as described above. Comfortable developing renderings (conceptual and photo-realistic) utilizing necessary location, material, and visibility settings as well as 3rd party applications, like Enscape.
• Project Manager and Studio Director Support: Recognize the demands put on your project manager and studio director. Offer help and solutions to improve communication and efficiency. Proactively request feedback to determine areas of self-growth. Preemptively challenge and encourage your project manager and studio director to strive for improvement.