About the Role
As a Senior Interior Designer, you will create Corporate Interiors and Workplace spaces for leading Retail Banking companies. You will assist in projects including planning, client services, conceptual design, and project completion, from client presentations to design development and furniture specification. This role requires local client relationship management and leading design review calls.
Responsibilities
- Lead project design team’s design efforts
- Partner with the Project Manager in the overall delivery of the goals of the project
- Lead or participate in design charrettes and project team meetings
- Participate in interviews and recruiting of professional staff as requested
- Mentor and direct the design work of Teammates and participate in Teammate performance evaluations
- Foster a commitment to external and internal client service
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with consultants, contractors and jurisdictional/approval agencies
- Contribute as a team lead, on an as needed basis as it relates to individual performance & development within the project team
- Embrace specific steps to create, develop and promote a diverse workforce and to promote an inclusive environment
- Participate with the project team to understand/establish project goals and objectives including workplan, schedule, budget parameters
- Lead, facilitate and manage the overall project design process for large scale and/or complex projects
- Assist and produce fee proposals and project work plans in Deltek Vision/ Vantagepoint
- Develop innovative design concepts which are practical, aesthetic, safe and conducive to intended purposes and function which is reflective of client goals and within project budget
- Lead programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting and color coordination
- Responsible for selection and specification of all interior architectural materials and finishes, furniture, lighting and artwork
- Lead effort related to development of design concept, color and material palettes
- Render conceptual design ideas and prepares 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings
- Prepare and conduct client presentations
- Prepare, correct, and update documents during schematic design and design development phases
- Solicit bids and assist Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the materials, finishes, and furnishings required
- Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of all information into project requirements and provides support as necessary
- Implements and utilizes NELSON Standards for all projects and processes
- Produce written documentation related to project including agreements, meeting documentation, transmittals, memoranda, etc. using NESLON standard formats
- Review documents for adherence to building and ADA codes
- Ensure project documentation and contracts compliant with the NELSON standards
- Oversee coordination and quality assurance of documents required to complete a project or phase of a project
- Ensures documents are in concert with design intent
- Provide research and compile data during design phases
- Prepare and modify architectural documents, elevations, sections, details, etc. using AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop and/or Revit/BIM
- Communicate with consultants, contractors, sub-consultants and other disciplines to ensure project details are carried out including technical issues and project information at all levels of contract administration
- Explore and identifies new opportunities to add or enhance professional services with existing clients
- Be responsible for projects being professionally photographed
- Complete timesheet daily and expense reports accurately and on-time
- Participate in selected marketing and business development opportunities as requested
- Assist in development of fee proposals for marketing and project pursuits
- May assist with negotiating fees and contracts
Requirements
- Advanced programming and space planning skills
- Advanced knowledge of design, trends, construction methodology, materials application and manufacturer-supplier appropriateness
- Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models
- Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixture and equipment (FF&E), architectural/interior finishes, lighting, art signage, color and materials to carryout design intent
- Advanced knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations, life safety codes and ADA requirements
- Knowledge of the construction process from bidding through construction administration, roles of consultants, contractors, construction schedules, phasing, inspections, etc
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Ability to organize, prioritize and effectively meet deadlines and provide high quality service to clients
- Knowledge of expectations related to high quality service to clients
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Possess creative talent in conceptual design and rendering skills of either hand drafting or computer sketching
- Proficiency in Deltek Vision / Vantagepoint (including project plans, pipeline, etc.)
- Advanced in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop
- Advanced Revit skills
- Basic proficiency of Adobe Creative Suite skills preferred
- Basic proficiency of 3D Modeling software such as 3D Studio Max and Viz 2006 preferred
Skills
- Interior Design
- Workplace Design
- Corporate Interiors
- Client Presentations
- Conceptual Design
- Project Planning
- Client Services
- Project Completion
- Visioning
- Programming
- Schematic Design
- Design Development
- Construction Documents
- Furniture Specification
- Client Relationship Management
- Design Review
- Client Standard Implementation
- Space Planning
- Construction Methodology
- Materials Application
- Technical Plans
- Blueprints
- Drawings
- Models
- Furniture, Fixture, and Equipment (FF&E)
- Architectural Finishes
- Interior Finishes
- Lighting
- Art
- Signage
- Color Theory
- Materials Selection
- Sustainability
- Integrated Design
- LEED Guidelines
- Building Codes
- Regulations
- Life Safety Codes
- ADA Requirements
- Construction Process
- Bidding
- Construction Administration
- Consultant Roles
- Contractor Roles
- Construction Schedules
- Phasing
- Inspections
- Teamwork
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Deadline Management
- Client Service
- Effective Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Creative Talent
- Conceptual Design
- Rendering
- Hand Drafting
- Computer Sketching
- Deltek Vision
- Deltek Vantagepoint
- Project Plans
- Pipeline Management
- AutoCAD
- Architectural Desktop
- Revit
- BIM
- Adobe Creative Suite
- 3D Modeling Software
- 3D Studio Max
- Viz 2006
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Onsite
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
- 8+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- NCIDQ exam preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $80,000 – $120,000
Benefits
- 401(K) plan with company match
- Full health benefits including medical, dental, and vision
- Wellness program with rewards for healthy activities
- Pet Insurance
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Paid time off and holiday pay
- Paid parental leave
- Flexible working schedules
- Work from home options based on client’s needs
- Professional Development including discretionary support and reimbursement for registrations, certifications, and membership to a professional organization
- Bonuses
- Long Term Incentive Plan
- Short Term Incentive Plan
- Profit Sharing
About the Company
- NELSON is a company seeking to hire a Senior Interior Designer.
- Attributes to support the NELSON Culture: Go All In. Own the Outcome. Be Direct. Be Respectful. Be Authentic. Grow with Purpose. Think Bold. Execute Smart. Make Space for Everyone.
Equal Opportunity
- NELSON and its related affiliates are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.
