JCJ ARCHITECTURE · 3 days ago
Interior Designer I
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
3+ years expJCJ Architecture is a full-service planning, architectural and interior design firm working with public and private sector clients nationwide. They are seeking an Interior Designer I who will generate architectural concepts for interior projects, collaborate with team members, and assist in various phases of design and documentation.
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Responsibilities
Generates architectural concepts for interiors projects such as: furniture and equipment planning, special design concepts and requirements, floor plan analysis, condition of building site, personal property, integrated structural components, mechanical and electrical and visual design concepts, including material
Demonstrates working knowledge of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects
Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow
Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person. Participates in coordination meetings with the consultant and internal team
Develops proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software
Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats under supervision of Project team leadership
Maintains an on-going vigilance about self-checking work and conveying questions or concerns to Project team leadership
Adheres to established project schedules
Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping
Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants
Participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients both physically and virtually
Further refines a portfolio in one market sector
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes
Assist Design Staff with the upkeep of the resource library
Demonstrates creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types
Understands and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership and demonstrates the ability to integrate interior design with architecture to create a unified statement
Implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning; including proper/legal clearances, awareness of human scale and ergonomics, functional organization and three-dimensional implications of planning
Assists with development of design solutions. Selects and presents multiple schemes to internal and client team. Demonstrates a working knowledge of the application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products and systems being recommended for use within projects
Demonstrates facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications to support development and presentation of design concepts. Share knowledge of these applications with team members
Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate colors, finishes and materials from viewpoint of function, client preference, aesthetics and cost; coordinates with team members, and incorporates accurate information into drawings. On certain projects, delegates the task of selections to junior staff
Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral including digital or physical finish boards, visual slide-deck presentations. This may require coordination with JCJ’s business development and marketing teams
Selects and presents multiple FF&E schemes to internal and client team. Understands appropriate application of function, price points, lead times and durability of products being recommended for use within projects
Maintains an up to date level of awareness of fashion, industry and cultural design trends
Produces building project documentation from concept through construction documents. Obtains and assembles data to complete drawings
Learns to create detail drawings for such items as architectural millwork, furniture case goods, custom furniture, tile and stonework
Creates Interior Finish lists and Finish location plans and elevations. Develops awareness and application of industry construction best practices. Remains current with JCJ Technical Bulletins
Produces construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect, utilizing architectural graphic conventions of line weight, scale and sheet organization
Adheres to JCJ conventions for Revit/AutoCAD standards, file and drawing organization
Performs site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes to document existing conditions; coordinates with Project Team
Accurately performs numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, furniture and device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes. Assembles collected information into budget formats that allow for assigning costs. On certain projects, delegates this task to junior staff
Demonstrates knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes, their industry wide applications and impact upon space planning. Understands how to interpret applicable local, federal and state accessibility, building and fire codes
Actively maintains resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries
Demonstrates and refines knowledge of Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Material costs
Demonstrates the ability to create FF & E specifications and FF and E location plans and budgets using JCJ established software and formats
Assists in preparation and bid tabulation of FF&E bid documents under the supervision of Senior Leadership
Develops and coordinates Interior Finish lists and tagging of Finish location plans and elevations. Coordinates with JCJ Specifications team
Demonstrates ability to make financial recommendations to clients
Coordinates with 3rd party FF and E procurement companies
Implements cost management strategies at the direction of Senior Leadership
Actively participates in value engineering exercises, both to suggest alternatives and to incorporate accepted changes
Answers RFI’s, under direction of Senior Leadership
Using JCJ software, learns and assists in shop drawing, submittal review and file management for construction and ff and e procurement under direction of Senior Leadership
Coordinates with construction manager/contractor/procurement client team
Attend regular construction phase meetings
Coordinates with JCJ internal CA team and processes
Assume special projects and duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or equivalent work experience
3+ years' experience in interior design, design management and design services
2+ years creating interior design solutions
Demonstrates working knowledge of conceptual, schematic, design development construction documentation and construction administration phases on assigned projects
Maintains and initiates frequent communication with JCJ team members to sustain proper information flow
Fully participates in designated project meetings, both virtual and in-person
Develops proficiency at written communication in email and virtual communication via JCJ virtual meeting software
Prepares meeting notes using standard JCJ formats under supervision of Project team leadership
Maintains an on-going vigilance about self-checking work and conveying questions or concerns to Project team leadership
Adheres to established project schedules
Adheres to JCJ established conventions for digital file keeping
Coordinates work with internal JCJ project team and sub-consultants
Participates in the preparation and delivery of presentations to clients both physically and virtually
Further refines a portfolio in one market sector
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of time management skills required to work on multiple projects of all sizes
Demonstrates creativity in design and the ability to adapt design solutions to a variety of building types
Understands and embraces the architectural design approach as established by the Project Leadership
Implements design direction that is cognizant of construction methods and coordination with engineering disciplines
Demonstrates a working knowledge of the conventions of space planning
Assists with development of design solutions
Demonstrates facile computer aided visualization skills via multiple software applications
Researches manufacturers and selects appropriate colors, finishes and materials
Supports business development activities by creating presentation collateral
Produces building project documentation from concept through construction documents
Learns to create detail drawings for such items as architectural millwork, furniture case goods, custom furniture, tile and stonework
Creates Interior Finish lists and Finish location plans and elevations
Produces construction documents under the direction of the Project Architect
Performs site observation, including photographic and dimensional notes to document existing conditions
Accurately performs numeric tasks such as square footage calculations, furniture and device counts, and material quantity take offs for budgeting purposes
Demonstrates knowledge about Building, ADA and Life/Fire safety codes
Actively maintains resource materials and data base in physical and digital libraries
Demonstrates and refines knowledge of Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Material costs
Demonstrates the ability to create FF & E specifications and FF and E location plans and budgets
Assists in preparation and bid tabulation of FF&E bid documents under the supervision of Senior Leadership
Develops and coordinates Interior Finish lists and tagging of Finish location plans and elevations
Demonstrates ability to make financial recommendations to clients
Coordinates with 3rd party FF and E procurement companies
Implements cost management strategies at the direction of Senior Leadership
Actively participates in value engineering exercises
Answers RFI's, under direction of Senior Leadership
Coordinates with construction manager/contractor/procurement client team
Attend regular construction phase meetings
Assume special projects and duties as assigned or requested
Preferred
Certification as a licensed professional is preferred but not required
Professional Registration (preferred but not required)
Advanced Computer and Information Management Skills (AutoCAD, Revit)
Benefits
100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) (Company-funded retirement plan)
Exciting & rewarding work
Highly competitive benefits
Pay for Performance Philosophy
Career development & mentorship opportunities
Incentive Compensation Program
Hybrid work model
J.E.D.I mission
Employee social events
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discounts
Employee Referral Program
Educational assistance
Company
JCJ ARCHITECTURE
JCJ Architecture is a major Hartford architecture firm.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott P Celella
Chief Operating Officer
Barbara A Hubbard
Principal, Director of Marketing and Communications
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