Commercial Interior Designer
Seeking candidate with 5-8 years’ experience in commercial interior design with background in Tenant Improvement and Hospitality.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work with design team/ project manager on any/all phases of development including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration.
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Work with consultants, vendors and fabricators to meet overall project objectives
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Selection of appropriate FF&E products that capture the design intent as well as durability and pricing
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Produce colorboards and presentation materials to Ocio standards
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Produce FF&E Specifications and finish schedules
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Work with technical architect and project team to ensure design intent is accurately interpreted in documents
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Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination
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Collaboration with building and permit officials during permitting and construction phases of project, submit for permit as appropriate
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Must be proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Powerpoint, Excel and Word
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Proficient in FF&E documentation software (Spexx, etc.)
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Ability to multi-task, prioritize and work efficiently; attention to detail
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Basic knowledge of building codes, ADA, building standards and the ability to resolved with assistance, complex technical and design issues
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Ability to communicate design concepts and project information articulately and concisely to both the project team, vendors and the client
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Know vendors, what they represent in products, where to find specific styles of flooring, tile, furniture, fabrics, lighting, wallcovering, etc.
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Know operational and code needs: double rubs, fire code, stain guarding and ADA requirements
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Contributes to and reinforces the “team effort” method of producing design projects
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Pro-actively keeps design team/ project manager informed of work status and seeks clarification where appropriate