Intermediate Interior Designer                      

Studio M is actively pursuing an experienced Intermediate Interior Designer to join our team. As an Intermediate Interior Designer, you will be a key member in the design and development of numerous projects. You will work closely with the Interior Design Director and consultant design team to take projects from concept design through construction. Initiative, technical abilities, and collaborative attitude inherent in the Intermediate Interior Designer are integral to delivering a successful solution to our client.

Job Requirements:

  • Must have 4-year BS degree from an accredited college or university or a two- or four-year technical college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

  • Must be in the process of taking the NCIDQ exam or is licensed and Registered Interior Designer (RID).

  • Minimum 5-10 years related experience.

  • Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking the English language.

  • Must have ability to write reports and business correspondence. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients and the public.

  • Must be proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Job Duties:

  • Scope / Schedule/ Budget:  Reviews project schedule with Senior Interior Designer or Interior Design Director at start of project. Works with Project Lead to align tasks to be completed with available budget. Communicates scope and budget concerns with project lead and collectively reviews budget status throughout the project. Requests review of budget with Senior Interior Designer /Interior Design Director at start of project. Reviews strategies with project lead to align scope and schedule with available budget. Understands deliverables for Interior Design work scope as included in contract. Communicates to project lead when asked to complete tasks outside of deliverables. 

  • Vision: Works collaboratively with Senior Interior Designer to develop Visioning / Branding package for client to establish aesthetic direction and Interior Design Concepts for the project.  Designer to communicate vision through use of imagery, renderings and concept designs.

  • Programming: Works with client/Senior Interior Designer/team to determine program requirements. Designer works with client/project lead to understand function, equipment, ff&e and any other factors that will affect the planning of the project interiors.  

  • Space Planning: Works with Senior Interior Designer/team to determine scope of plan development.  Uses program knowledge to develop functional, innovative environment that will enhance the experience for the occupant.

  • Finish and Materials: Works with Senior Interior Designer to develop appropriate finish and material selections and implements an overall design palette that support the aesthetic goals, budget and functionality of the project. 

  • Furniture/Artwork/FF&E: Specifies appropriate furniture, artwork and accessories.  Assists owner in procurement of furniture as required.

  • Coordination: Responsible for communicating design intent of project interiors with other disciplines.

  • Construction Documents:  Develops construction documents for bidding collaboratively with the project lead. Coordinates with other disciplines for quality assurance, technical accuracy, and completeness. Coordinates with Project Lead to finalize scope of Interiors Construction documents.

  • Reviews discipline deliverables checklist with Senior Interior Designer for completion at each phase deliverable of a project. 

  • Presentation materials:  Develops 3D renderings, rendered elevations and floor plans to communicate design to owner.  Reviews presentation materials with project lead prior to submitting to owner. 

  • Maintains appropriate records and files on assigned projects.

  • Maintains a free flow of communications with the Senior Interior Designer/ Interior Design Director, and other staff members relative to the activities on assigned projects.

  • Works with Interior Design Director to develop and implement a personal development program that will insure future personal growth and development within the Firm and the industry.

  • Receives project direction from the Project Lead and Interior Design Director.

  • Mentors junior team members.

Applicants: email our Interior Design Director, Chelsey Orlowski your cover letter, resume and portfolio in a combined PDF under 15MB to: corlowski@studiomarchitecture.net