McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture · 1 day ago
Interior Designer - Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expMcMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is seeking an Interior Designer II responsible for design and presentation drafting as well as planning, designing, and furnishing the interiors of various public, commercial, and industrial buildings. The role involves collaborating with clients to define project requirements, creating design concepts, and managing design budgets and schedules.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Perform field verification of existing spaces and documentation as needed
Research interior products, furniture, and materials
Apply established interior design standards in daily work, to include, but not limited to, building finishes, fixtures, accessories, window treatments, art work, furniture, plants and related items
Participate in all phases of design projects, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration
Work with clients to define project requirements and develop design criteria
Create and present interior design concepts in response to client needs
Design, sketch, and provide drawings —by hand or computer-aided design (CAD) software —including, but not limited to, options for layout and workflow, furniture placement, and equipment locations
Refine design to client's satisfaction and presents complete Interior Design concept of project
Produce specifications for construction elements, furnishings, and estimates costs
Produce construction documents
Perform construction administration
Prepare and maintain design schedules
Responsible for design budget management and cost control
Design, develop and coordinate interior graphics and signage packages
Formulate designs that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes
Work closely with project manager to ensure that client needs are met
Maintain resource materials and library
Meet with industry representatives regarding new and/or updated products
Order samples from representatives and manufacturers
Support business development activities as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in interior design or related field
Three (3) years related experience in a professional environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel software
Familiarity with Adobe software
Experience with computer-aided industrial design (CAID) software
Good aesthetic judgment with an appreciation of balance and proportion along with a good sense of color
Excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to provide excellent customer service (internally and externally)
Strong attention to detail
Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
Self-motivated and ability to work independently
Ability to manage information with a high level of detail and accuracy
Proven ability to assess factors, make, and communicate decisions
Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity
Preferred
Experience with Newforma Project Center, Prolog Project Manager, or Primavera Systems Expedition software
Experience with Autocad Revit software
NCIDQ Certificate holder
Company
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture
McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture is an architecture & planning firm that offers architectural, planning and designing services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Chad Cousins
CEO
Brad B. Smith
Founder, Managing Principal, and Architect
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