Senior Designer

Description

SPECTOR Companies is seeking Senior Designers with 5 to 10 years’ experience working in an architectural or interior design firm. Experience in project types ranging from commercial office interiors, mixed-use and landlord/building architecture is preferred. Senior Designers are responsible for leading all phases of the design process.

What is Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture is required.
  • Ability to design and document in AutoCAD and Revit is required.
  • WELL Certification a plus.
  • Actively pursuing NCIDQ certification.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication skills are essential.

Qualified candidates must include an online or PDF portfolio with their application.

Your Responsibilities

  • Lead conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documentation for interior design projects.
  • Conceptualize and develop unique design concepts and solutions and complete sketches, drawings, details, and specifications to accurately price and build from.
  • Assist in workplace strategy and programming to determine client space needs and requirements.
  • Effectively communicate in a professional manner with Real Estate Brokers and clients to
  • obtain an understanding of client requirements.
  • Ability to present design ideas in a professional manner and clearly communicate ideas to
  • team, consultants, vendors, and clients.
  • Effectively communicate design intent to GC/CM and sub-contractors through the construction process.
  • Possess strong ability to organize, complete and track multiple tasks/ items and multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Collaborate with the team to develop designs with an understanding of building systems and code-related requirements.
  • Review design and technical drawings with junior designers.
  • Participate in the research and selection of furniture, fabrics, equipment, material palettes and lighting.
  • Develop accurate furniture and finish specifications and finish plans.
  • Ability to complete accurate furniture/finish specifications for RFP and bidding requirements.
  • Thorough understanding and ability to create/manage the bid process for furniture, office fronts, signage, branding/graphics, etc.
  • Strong working knowledge of requirements needed to complete construction drawings and ability to implement them through the drafting of plans and details.
  • Ability to accurately and thoroughly review and process shop drawings and RFI’s through Newforma, as instructed by Senior Project Architect/Senior Project Coordinator.
  • Thorough understanding of Building Codes, ADA guidelines, LEED and Sustainability best practices.

TO APPLY please send your resume to careers@spectorcompanies.com.    Be sure to include “Senior Designer” in the subject line.