Senior Interior Designer

01 Responsibilities +

Lead the design of large and small scale projects, including pre-design, programming client needs, schematic design, design development, and construction administration efforts
Direct and provide mentorship and coaching within project teams to support the growth and development of design team members
Develop expertise based on varying scales of work, scope of projects, and phases of design
Create and develop overall design narratives and innovative design solutions and drive to execution throughout entire project lifecycle
Manage Pophouse design process and lead design critiques and charrettes with design team and senior leadership
Formulate design presentation strategies and lead client presentations
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, fabrics, equipment, material palettes, and lighting
Manage client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination to ensure all client goals and objectives are met
Maintain strong client communication throughout entire design and construction process
Manage client interaction and decision-making related to design intent
Establish and maintain ongoing relationships built on trust with external consultants, vendors, fabricators, and architects
Create and communicate clear and attainable project goals, objectives, and requirements throughout entire project duration
Accountable for quality and technical standards within the work according to Pophouse standards
Accountable to Design Director

02 Skills +

Effective listening and coaching skills
Ability to develop a strong sense of team camaraderie
Knowledge of drawing design techniques, tools and principles
Knowledge of construction methodology, materials and manufacturers
Knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ability to share with team
Proficient task management and project management skills
Demonstrate ability to lead and effectively guide the work of project teams
Ability to consistently meet deadlines, delegate, and develop next steps within project teams
Involvement in industry organizations
Advanced written and verbal communication and presentation skills
Ability to drive an innovation mindset and demonstrate thought-leadership within the team
Ability to travel periodically

03 Qualifications +

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited college or university, CIDA accredited program preferred
8+ years of professional experience in interior design
6-8 years of experience in commercial interiors required
NCIDQ Certification, LEED Accreditation a plus
Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
3D Computer rendering skills (SketchUp, 3Ds Max, and/or other modeling software)
Experience in Specifying Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E)
Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Advanced graphic and verbal presentation skills, including hand sketching, required