Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) · 1 day ago
Interior Designer
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
8+ years expSkidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a collective committed to shaping a better future for clients, communities, and the planet through sustainable and impactful work. The Interior Designer role involves managing client relationships and project teams for various interior projects while providing technical and design support throughout all project phases.
Real EstateArchitecture & DesignArchitectureCommercial Real EstateInterior Design
Responsibilities
Demonstrates team and project experience inclusive of managing client relationships, and project teams for small, medium and large-scale corporate, hospitality and/or residential interiors projects
Ability to plan, organize, direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts for the technical, design and/or management aspects of a project team, through all phases of a project, with minimal oversight from Associate Principal, Principal, Partner
Provides technical/design/management input and support for the development of the entire design concept through all phases of the project, under an Associate Principal, Principal or Partner
Collaborative and professional work ethic; leads by example motivating project teams in an inclusive and positive approach
Demonstrates knowledge of Interiors and Architecture Industry Best Practices including programming, planning, design, construction documentation and construction administration, as well as consulting engineering engagement and coordination
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Interior Architecture and Architectural design including workplace planning and design concept development (hospitality and/or residential as applicable), design and detailing standards, building materials, building systems, current and applicable building and fire codes, FF&E, construction techniques and current market cost(s) costing trends
Participates in the planning, scheduling, and organization of project plans for design, technical, and/or project management tools/documents relative to project parameters and in collaboration with senior project team leaders
Demonstrates leadership in terms of implementing SOM standard procedures and protocols for the technical, design and/or management aspects of a project to assure continuity, coordination and consistency of project documentation across the firm in support of overall office wide goals
Proactively checks and coordinates project documents (design phase documents, technical documents and/or project management tools/documents) and is responsible for quality control of such tasks in accordance with SOM’s quality control program
Seeks creative and innovative solutions to complex problems and develops appropriate research and documentation to support these solutions
Participates in marketing and business development efforts
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of local office standards, policies and procedures and can direct others in the use of those resources
Actively leads a project team
Directly supervises, trains, and mentors team members
Engages in talent strategy to find specialists, leaders, and future professionals for the firm through resume review and interviews
Demonstrates leadership in the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge
Creates and drives new ways of working through contributing to the development of services, standards, procedures based in an understanding of the business principles that protect SOM from financial and legal risk
Qualification
Required
Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design
Licensed in state of practice or must be NCIDQ Certified; LEED accreditation preferred
Minimum 8 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities
General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles including familiarity with LEED or other green building rating systems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
Familiarity with BIM and Revit Tools, and demonstrates practical understanding of the application of digital tools such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Navisworks, Ladybug, Enscape, VR, ADOBE Suite, etc
Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures
Preferred
LEED accreditation
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.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
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Candace Carroll
Chief Financial Officer
Carrie Byles
Partner
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