Job Description
Job Description
Description : POSITION SUMMARY
Designs, manages and performs within a design team in a self-directed manner in all aspects of the Interior Design process including preparation of materials, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, rendering and construction of administration activities within an established budget with specific scheduling, site and programmatic requirements.
A Senior Project Designer leads design scope on entire projects in conjunction with departmental leadership.
Requirements : EDUCATION
Bachelor / Master Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA accredited or NAAB-accredited program
EXPERIENCE
8+ years
ACCREDITATION
NCIDQ preferred
GENERAL SKILLS
- Advanced written communication skills
- Advanced oral presentation skills; able to participate in client presentations and workshops
- Demonstrates collaborative and professional work ethic
- Self-directed and motivated
- Complete comprehensive project tasks efficiently in a prescribed time frame with very minimal feedback / redlines from departmental leadership
- Willing and able to manage client and brand relationships
- Willing and able to lead one or more project teams
- Strong experience mentoring, directing and motivating design staff within the studio and project teams
JOB REQUIRED SKILLS
Advanced experience with construction materials and FF&E selections / providersAdvanced experience in project design specifications, construction documentation, design production, shop drawing review and construction administrationAdvanced graphic skills in AutoCAD (current release preferred)Advanced experience with InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUpAdvanced experience rendering in EnscapeAdvanced knowledge in specification writing (SPEXX experience preferred)Advanced understanding and knowledge of design principals, theories, color and materialsManage Quality Control exercises for project teamAble to manage project tasks in accordance with project schedules; advanced experience in managing and leading successful projects and / or teamsAdvanced experience working with project budgetsAdvanced understanding of hotel brand structures and standards, requirementsProvide design direction in accordance with brand-specific standards and guidelines and direct project team to produce design documents that meet brands’ submittal standardsAssist in maintaining departmental documentation and standardsAdvanced project management ability to plan / oversee day-today and monthly tasks and time as it relates to monthly hours allocated by team leaderAble to communicate and coordinate effectively with outside vendors and consultants