Interior Designer

ABI Design, a hospitality design firm, located in Warwick, Rhode Island seeks an Interior Designer for an immediate opportunity. Design work includes Capital Expenditure work for existing hotels in the portfolio, PIP work required for the brands and new builds as well. Join an exciting and dynamic team. ABI Design has been involved in projects at the following brands: Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott. Responsibilities: • All Phases of a Design Project: Programming, Space Planning, Conceptual Design, Design Development, and Construction Documentation. • Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents. • Field Verification and AutoCad/Revit input. • Attend Client Meetings as applicable. • Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination. • Current knowledge of design trends, materials/finishes. • Selection and specifications of materials, finishes, furniture, furniture systems. • Knowledge of building codes, construction materials, and construction techniques • Review work of consultants for coordination purposes. • Provide project team coordination for the plans, specifications, and materials. • Prepare construction documents and work with consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives. • Participate in the construction administration of projects and review of submittals and samples. • Maintain concise and detailed notes for all design projects. • Color and Material Boards; digital or physical. • Collaboration with ABI Design colleagues on multiple interiors projects, including all phases of design. • Contribute to ABI Design office activities, initiatives, and learning programs. • Conduct site visits and document field reports • Create project specification documentation • Prepare and maintain FF&E; Budgets • Ability to review submittals and RFI'S Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture (or complementary experience) 3-5 years of experience in hospitality interior design • Strong verbal & written communication abilities to communicate design ideas. • Excellent ability to multi-task, responding to a constant change of needs and schedules. • Ability to maintain a strong sense of focus and confidence under tight deadlines and varying workloads. • Excellent problem solving skills. • Excellent time management skills. • Ability to work efficiently and within an organized manner • Self-motivated/Self-starter • Strong Proficiency in AutoCAD (required), Photoshop (required), Revit, SketchUp, and MS Office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. • Knowledge of Hotel Brand Standards is preferred