Interior Designer I

Perkins&Will is a design firm committed to excellence in architecture and interior design. The Interior Designer I role involves assisting throughout the design process, contributing to project goals, and learning to integrate design concepts while ensuring sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design
• Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts
• Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules
• Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations
• Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale
• Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained
• Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations
• Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables
• Uses a creative approach to perform tasks and responsibilities on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way
• Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual
• Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large
• Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups
• Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others
• Assists with coordination among partners and consultants

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture, or related discipline required
• Proficiency in 3D modeling, visualization, and graphic software; Revit strongly preferred
• Additional proficiencies may include site analysis, preliminary design studies, and field measurements
• Additional skills should include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Excel, Lumion, and Rhino
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for NCIDQ exam

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA accounts
• 401k with employer match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Commuter benefits
• Life insurance
• Learning and development opportunities

Company Overview

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