Interior Designer Job at BRPH in Atlanta

We’re looking for a Interior Designer to join our dynamic team in our Atlanta, Georgia office to work on projects such as manufacturing, education, commercial, etc. The position is hybrid but remote may be considered for strong candidates.

BRPH is a technically focused, creative architecture, design, engineering, construction services and mission solutions firm providing innovative solutions to mission-driven clients in the aerospace, defense, education, manufacturing, commercial, entertainment and hospitality market sectors. Founded in 1964, BRPH is consistently ranked among the nation’s top firms and has completed a wide range of projects across the United States and throughout the world.

SUMMARY :

Individual has the ability to provide leadership in design direction and strategy, develop functional requirements and project-design criteria for a wide variety of building types and design complexities. Requires substantial knowledge of design and planning principles, building and planning code requirements, specifications preparation and negotiation. Individual directs work efforts of others, develops detailed design concepts, produces contract documents, interprets ordinances, and communicates client needs. Works directly with clients on projects of any size. Tackles more complex space planning challenges, optimizing functionality and flow in various environments. Integrates sustainable design principles and practices into projects where applicable. Ability to identify and mitigate potential project risks, ensuring successful project outcomes. There is a focus on recruiting, training, and building a cohesive design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative studio environment. Contribute to business development efforts by networking, participating in client pursuits, and preparing proposals.

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 compliancy 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.
• 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 satisfaction.
• Follow-up with client after occupancy to confirm client satisfaction.
• Maintain and monitor project profitability.
• Assists in development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• 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 within Interior Design studio / practice. Specifically, to include support and encouragement for NCIDQ certification.
• Maintain administrative / technical documents required by leadership, accounting, or others, as it pertains to the management of Interior Design projects.
• Review monthly project billing invoices to confirm correct manpower & reimbursable charges.
• Follow-up with client questions pertaining to billing invoices and confirm final payment with accounting.
• Review employee timesheets as it pertains to assigned projects.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.

Marketing duties & responsibilities :

Contract duties & responsibilities :

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS :

Must be proficient in the use of :

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATION :

Meet qualifications for taking the NCIDQ exam.

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