Interior Construction Senior Designer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: This position is in-office. Job Description: Level 2 Interior Construction Designer (2-4 years) Reports to: Interior Construction Design Lead | Vice President General ID+A is a Specialty Contractor whose business is the planning, design, and creation of our customer's corporate, health, and learning spaces. We possess in-house expertise in design, prefab construction, furniture, fixtures & equipment, and technical services. Our customers come to us because they want one point of contact for the design and execution of their interior projects throughout Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Tennessee. All at ID+A will: • Cooperate with ID+A employees, ID+A Customers, contractors and dealers • Follow ID+A process ID+A Way and all departmental sub-processes • Live and support ID+A Core Values: Growth Mindset, Refuse to Lose, Fast/Responsive, Loyal, Engaged ____________________________________________________________________________________________ The Senior Designer position based in Louisville, KY is responsible for oversight and continued development of the Interior Construction (IC) design team. This position includes continuous training and development of yourself and the deliverables you produce for both our internal and external customers. A senior designer is expected to meet critical performance dates, perform with a high level of professionalism, timeliness, and accuracy, and support junior designers. The Senior Interior Construction designer will perform high-level full solution projects with some pre-con knowledge. They will meet with clients, propose a variety of pre-fabricated construction / walls design solutions, fully specified, and provide feedback during on-site field verifications. Education, Experience and Attributes: • Minimum three years experience in interior design or commercial construction including at least two years experience in commercial experience • Bachelors degree in interior design / architecture • KYCID (Preferred) • NCIDQ Certification (Preferred) • Proficient in AutoCAD or REVIT • Intermediate knowledge of Interior Design process and deliverables, pre-fabricated construction / walls process and deliverables • Strong understanding of the construction process, real estate market, and job site conditions • Ability to read construction documents and specifications • Proficient in Microsoft including One Drive, Teams, and Outlook • Proficient in ICE + BlueBeam (training can be provided) • A high sense of urgency; able to execute tasks efficiently and calmly when multitasking and quick thinking are required • Outstanding interpersonal skills that let them work closely with all project stakeholders as well as pre-fabricated construction / walls teammates to manage expectations and ensure the clients experience is a positive one • An understanding of interior construction including architectural elements, lighting, electrical, HVAC, and basic base-building knowledge • Previous knowledge of pre-fabricated construction / wallss solutions including its layers and how they work together, as well as an understanding of how pre-fabricated construction / walls is installed, would be an asset Major Functions of the Position: • Space plan and provide holistic pre-fabricated construction / walls design solutions to customers. • Accurately specify and price design solutions. • Continuously improve skills in areas not limited to: product knowledge, software, trends, processes, etc. • Work hand in hand with both ID and FF&E Designers on specialty contractor projects. • Adhere to ID+A internal processes to ensure projects flow smoothly and ensure customer satisfaction. • Use problem-solving skills to improve relationships with internal and external customers. • Perform the pre-fabricated construction / walls design Essential Duties to assigned projects. • Continuously improve skills across diverse areas to adapt to evolving demands. Essential Duties: • Review space plan with Project Team • Convert Architects Plans into pre-fabricated construction / walls Solutions in ICE (training provided) • Work with A&D Firms to Finalize pre-fabricated construction / walls scope • Creating Final Production Files for Orders • Pre-review order files and deliverables prior to pre-fabricated construction / walls order entry • Provide pre-fabricated construction / walls technical & design guidance • Understand local codes • Promote & Position pre-fabricated construction / walls solutions • Manage Finish / Materials & Custom Requests • Create SD Packages with Pricing & Renderings in ICE • Understand site conditions and how to design around issues • Coordinate, develop, and review proposed project designs and construction plans • Design client projects using appropriate software, populating the files from scratch or a predesigned floor plan • Validate plans against construction, electrical engineering, and Architect & Design (A&D) drawing sets • Create shop drawings + submittals • Double-check specifications against plans, assure specifications are ready for order entry, and manage changes and revisions • Utilize CAP + CORE programs for ID+A ordering and punch processes • Provide on-site job inspections comparing construction drawings to final build-out or coordinate with appropriate parties • Track and record design hours to specific projects for job costing • Work with installers and project management to ensure installation meets customer specifications • Review all production information & drawings for accuracy. • Organize and submit/review orders prior to OE • Provide additional support for your design lead. • Work with A&D firms to finalize pre-fabricated construction / walls scope • Understand site conditions and how to work around them.