Senior Project Interior Designer

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Why join us?

It’s an exciting time at AtkinsRéalis! We are rapidly growing in the US. Our company purpose is to build a better world for our planet and its people.

We recognize the importance of making sure that our clients and employees feel this purpose every day. AtkinsRéalis is proud of our company culture that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We need energetic, passionate, and eager professionals like you to join our team. We are seeking an Senior Interior Designer to join our growing teams in New York, NY, Denver, CO, Houston, TX, Washington, DC, Austin, TX, Tampa, FL, and Miami, FL .

The successful candidate will work with all levels of staff within the firm and will take initiative to apply technical proficiency to the solution for architectural interior design problems and the coordination of related project activities.

How will you contribute to the team?

• Ability to define scope of project, with full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating project assignments.
• Ability to conduct programming efforts such as space planning, space layout, concept designs for interior layout, furnishings and equipment, and lighting design.
• Ability to create innovative design concepts that respond to client briefs and develop designs that are practical, safe, code compliant, and meet project goals and budget.
• Ability to make timely design and technical decisions in a collaborative manner with the architectural team.
• Responsible for selection of materials, furniture, finishes, fittings, and fixtures including interior lighting. Estimates material requirements and preliminary costs.
• Ability to present oneself professionally to clients as well as maintain a seller-doer’ approach. Prepare and conduct client presentations and routinely interface with stakeholders.
• Possess advanced knowledge of furniture systems and emerging trends in architectural interiors products.
• Ability to help build, develop & manage a growing interior design team.
• Lead development of designs and sketches into Revit-based construction documents.
• Ability to produce a complete set of construction documents in BIM.
• Ability to mentor a project team to produce a complete set of design and construction documents.
• Ability to redline documents for production using BlueBeam or similar software.
• Responsible for communication with other disciplines, sub-consultants, vendors, and contractors to ensure incorporation of information in project documents.
• Ability to review and contribute needed information to a specification writer.
• Ability to create organized Exhibits in BlueBeam or PowerPoint for client and team review.
• Ability to direct & perform site and field work including site observations and investigations.
• Provide Sr. Architects / Project Managers with status reports of progress on architectural interior documents.
• Ability to complete assignments efficiently, accurately, and in a timely manner and self-perform quality control on work prior to publication.
• Communicate regularly with the team and stay within the hours budgeted for tasks assigned.
• Ability to maintain and coordinate project BIM model and strong knowledge in construction document standards and conventions.
• Ability to interact with regulatory agencies and achieve a consensus.
• Ability to work with product manufacturers, evaluate, obtain accurate cost information, and select materials and finishes accordingly.
• Ability to inspect architectural features in the field and assess critical existing conditions.
• Understanding of building materials and construction methods.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work on several projects or issues simultaneously.
• Ability to analyze information and propose effective solutions on own initiative.
• Ability to create basic and informative 3D building information in BIM or another format.
• Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, outgoing personality, and a desire for career advancement.
• Support Construction Administration phase services such as responding to RFI, CO, reviewing shop drawings.
• Collaborating with clients and contractors for design modifications.
• Provide support to all team members for interior design-related expertise.
• Mentor and direct work of less experienced staff during design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phase.

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture and / or Interior Design required.
• Minimum 10-15 years of relevant work experience to include all phases of interior design, technical detailing, and assisting with the coordination of consultants.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as BIM / Revit, AutoCAD, and MS Office.
• Candidate must possess NCIDQ Certification and / or architecture certification and be licensed in at least one state.
• LEED AP is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of national building codes, Life safety codes, ADA compliance.
• Advanced knowledge of furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E), architectural interior finishes, signage, color schemes, material finishes, specifications, and implementation technology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ability to lead presentation of design ideas and collaborate with design teams and consultants.
• Ability to lead design effort and follow through on work tasks independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Design and implementation experience in a large variety of project types both in size and complexity a plus.

We offer at AtkinsRéalis :

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work.

Our benefit offerings address all areas of living a healthy life.

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• Paid Family Leave
• Two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity)
• Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities, and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program
• An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, and Emerging Professionals.
• A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE / Minorities / Females / Veteran / Disability.

Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here :

https : / / careers.atkinsrealis.com / equal-opportunities-statement

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By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Expected compensation range for Denver, CO, Washington, DC, and New York, NY is between $69,000 - $116,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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