Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 7 hours ago
Intermediate Designer - Interiors
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global firm committed to creating sustainable and impactful work through interdisciplinary teams. The Intermediate Designer - Interiors role involves conceptual design, managing project components, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality design solutions.
ArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design
Responsibilities
Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move the design of a project component(s) forward
Demonstrates an intermediate understanding of Interiors and Architectural building materials and finishes, building systems, specifications, current and applicable building and fire codes, design and detailing standards and construction techniques, and current market cost(s) costing trends
Able to enrich design concepts through technical strategies and effectively uses appropriate tools to research, design and document at all project phases
Demonstrates an intermediate knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design including workplace planning and design concept development (hospitality and/or residential as applicable), design documentation, construction documentation, construction administration, and furniture (FF&E) and materials selection and specifications
Manages time and workload to meet project task deadlines and commitments with periodic interaction and direction from project leaders while sharing knowledge with less experienced staff
Exhibits initiative, process innovation, problem solving, and decision quality with a high attention to precision and accuracy at a project component level
Actively collaborates at a project and consultant team level by critically and constructively evaluating ideas. Contributes to and actively participates within the studio
Qualification
Required
Completion of a professional degree in Architecture, Interior Design or a related field
Minimum 2 years of professional experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
Effectively communicates with the project team and consultants through timely and appropriate written, oral, and visual means
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Demonstrates proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, VR, Adobe Suite, parametric and rendering software, and other graphic software
Actively implements BIM/CAD project standards and procedures
Preferred
LEED accreditation preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life & accident insurance
401K matching, pre-tax spending accounts, and employee discount programs
Inquire about our approach to flexible schedules, paid family leave, paid vacation, backup child and elder care, and an employee assistance program
Reimbursement for professional licenses, associated renewals, and exam fees as well as specialized in-house career development
Company
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM)
A global collective of architects, designers, engineers, and planners building a better future. Named No.
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