Interior Designer V

BRPH is looking for a Interior designer V to join our team in our Atlanta, Georgia office. This individual will have extensive experience in all areas of interior design with the ability to work in all phases of a project's development including large and / or complex projects. Requires substantial experience in project management and ability to function as project leader in a team environment. Participates in strategic planning for the interior design practice, setting long-term goals and objectives. Leads efforts to acquire new clients and projects, leveraging industry contacts and market knowledge. Contribute to industry publications, conferences, and events, establishing oneself as a thought leader in the interior design industry. Explores and implements emerging technologies and tools to enhance design processes and outcomes. Negotiates contracts with consultants and vendors, ensuring favorable terms for the firm. Conducts performance evaluations for team members, providing feedback and identifying areas for growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

May serve as prime contact of firm with clients, consultants, and public agencies.
• Provide leadership in project design.
• Prepare and conduct client interviews. Consolidate information into a Program Document outlining square footage and personnel requirements.
• Initiate preparation of FF&E and Equipment List gathering electrical, plumbing, and special requirements from client.
• Proficient in preparing Schematics, to include Block & Stacking plans.
• Proficient in Space Planning
• Proficient in development of FF&E Specifications.
• Proficient in preparing a complete set of Construction Documents.
• Responsible for technical implementations of design concepts during construction documents, specifications, building, & construction administration.
• Responsible for code compliance as it relates to ADA and Life Safety. All plans to be reviewed and coordinated with Architect of record throughout the design process, (schematic through final construction documents).
• Prepare reports and specifications.
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline's drawings and specifications.
• Establish and monitor outside consultants.
• Has working knowledge of computer aided design drafting to produce designs into routine final drawings.
• Prepares digital presentations inclusive of physical material palettes.
• Has excellent understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructability as it relates to interiors; flooring, partitions, ceilings, and other finish materials.
• Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawings review, attend construction site meetings, review RFI's, prepare ASI's, PR's, prepare status reports, per the contract documents.
• Review and monitor quality of outgoing submittals. Responsible for job specific standards, practices, and quality, as defined in BRPH System Manuals.
• Review project schedule & budget worksheets.
• Assist client in selection & procurement of furniture through development and coordination of furniture bid document. Further assist client in evaluation of pricing and awarding of bid. Upon completion of installation prepare furniture punch list and track outstanding items.
• Follow-up with client after occupancy to confirm client presentations.

Marketing duties & responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in new business development.
• Participates in marketing efforts and client presentations.
• Participate in strategic planning.
• Maintain client relationships and develop new revenues thru continuing services.
• Represents the Interiors group on boards or committees as appropriate.
• Active member in a professional trade organization.
• Support Human Resource in conducting new employee interviews.

Contract duties & responsibilities:

• Substantial knowledge of preparation and use of interior design / architectural contracts.
• Identify modifications of project scope as described in the legal contract and pursue additional services when acceptable.

Supervision / Management duties & responsibilities:

• Maintain and monitor project profitability.
• Assists in development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets, coordinating with Project Managers, senior leadership, and other department leads.
• Coordinates manpower allocations as it pertains to assigned projects.
• Attends recurring scheduled meetings with studio and practice.
• Encourage continuing education efforts among team and personnel professional growth.
• Promote mentoring between Interior design studio/practice. Specifically, to include support and encouragement for NCIDQ certification.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional organizations.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Must be proficient in the use of:

• Revit
• Microsoft Office: Word and Excel
• Adobe: Photoshop and InDesign
• Sketch-Up
• Enscape
• AutoCAD

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Four-year degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited college or university.
• Minimum 8 years professional experience within the Interior Design / Architectural field.

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:

NCIDQ certified.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE/AA/MFDV