Design Lead

HPA Design Group is Humphreys & Partners Architects LP’s national, award-winning interior design firm, with the talent and experience to create designs that sell.

Successful property owners, leasing companies, and developers trust HPA Design Group to deliver exciting interiors for apartment models, clubhouses, sales centers, student housing, senior living, and more in markets across the country.

Our company has cultivated an environment that drives innovative thinking and instills fervor in our team to succeed - yielding the high-profile, award-winning projects that HPA Design Group is known for nationwide.

We are currently seeking a Design Lead to join our team of professionals in our Orlando, FL office. The designer will assist in management of the day-to-day production of multi-family interior design projects to meet deadlines accurately.

Responsibilities include attending client meetings, creating and managing budgets and schedules, sourcing fabrics, wall covering, furniture and other materials and working with the team to prepare formal board presentations.

This position will report to the Project Manager and assists in leading the junior design staff members.

Responsibilities

• Provide Project Admin Support to Designers and Managers
• Oversee and lead design team on smaller multifamily projects
• Interact with clients regularly
• Coordinate with other professionals such as contractors, architects, engineers and other consultants to ensure job success.
• Develop strong relationship with Vendors
• Prepare, manage Furniture Budgets
• Oversee Furniture Budgets on smaller projects
• Oversee Furniture PO’s and orders on smaller projects
• Redlining 50% construction document sets on smaller projects an ensuring that designers pick up redlines with accuracy
• Relaying pertinent project specific information to PM for RFP’s
• Utilize Vendors and Materials knowledge to create unique and innovative presentations.
• Produce documentation, detailed instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Assist in Requesting Pricing for Budgetary Purposes
• Support Tier 1 & High-End clients
• Adheres to Building codes & ADA Compliance throughout project lifecycle
• Manage & Coordinate Installs
• Record Meeting Minutes
• Pull Furniture, Art & Accessory Selections.
• Domestic Travel is required

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in interior design
• Professional license is required
• Experience should be relevant to Multifamily.
• Technical proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office Suite
• Revit & SketchUp is desirable
• Outstanding presentation skills
• Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm and with clients.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and concepts
• Develop Strong Intercompany relationships.

Why apply?

• You are passionate about multifamily interior design and architecture
• You want to be challenged in new and exciting ways that help you grow professionally
• Salary and bonus commensurate with experience and your contribution to the company’s success
• Repeat incentive bonuses
• Hybrid work schedule opportunities
• 401k and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision policies
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program
• Birthday day off
• Two floating holidays
• Give back to the community with HPAD Cares, and be involved with our wide variety of philanthropic partners
• And much more
• We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because we know a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our company stronger.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to join us in creating great design.

Sponsorship for employment is not available for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.