Interior Architect

Description: We are seeking an experienced Interior Architect to join our multifaceted team. We pride ourselves in offering a positive, healthy workplace culture that fosters creativity and the ability to grow together. The ideal candidate is passionate about their craft, confident in their skills and driven to excel. Responsibilities: • Embraces and demonstrates WAV’s core values • Creates initial concept packages with a strong design story, to guide the design process through project completion in coordination with the client and architectural team • Conducts programming efforts through space planning studies to arrive at a final approved plan that meets the goals of clients • Develops interior spaces while considering Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape as a holistic experience, including specification of furnishings, fixtures, artwork and finishes/materials • Leads day-to-day project coordination efforts with the ability to prioritize deadlines, manage a project production team, communicate and coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal architectural team • Manages and oversees the construction administration of Interior Design projects - including review of submittals, finish samples and value engineering efforts to maintain design intent • Oversee purchasing, procurement and installation • Mentor junior designers by delegating tasks and providing guidance to foster their professional growth • Learns the tools used by WAV Architects, including Studio Designers, Vectorworks, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture or related field from a CIDA accredited school • Registered Architect and/or Interior Designer is a plus • NCIDQ certification is a plus • 7+ years of related design experience • Proficient in 2D and 3D creative/design software. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Vectorworks or Autocad and Sketchup a plus • Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications • Experience in all project phases, from concept to construction • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, working with staff and clients • Confidence and experience in communicating with key stakeholders: owners, consultants, user groups, etc. • Experience in managing project production teams • Experience coordinating with Architects on projects of various scope, type, and scale from high end residential to large scale commercial. About WAV Architects WAV Architects is an award-winning architecture firm based in the beautiful coastal town of Fairhope, Alabama. With more than 35 years of experience serving a wide range of clients, we maintain a vibrant and innovative culture focused on building happy, thriving employees and designing beautiful projects of various scales and types. Our Core Values: • We will approach projects and client relationships with empathy and professionalism. • We value design excellence, both technical and aesthetic. • We respect process and progress simultaneously. • We will communicate openly and dream big. Compensation: Salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000, depending on qualifications and experience Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including: • PTO (9 calendar holidays plus 15 days of PTO) • Medical Stipend in addition to base salary • SIMP IRA Retirement Plan • Disability Insurance To Apply: Please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, and portfolio combined as a single PDF (or portfolio website link). WAV is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • Dental insurance • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Paid time off • Relocation assistance • Vision insurance Experience: • Architecture: 2 years (Preferred) • related design: 5 years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Fairhope, AL 36532 (Required) Ability to Relocate: • Fairhope, AL 36532: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person