Interior Designer

Tenant Improvement Interiors is a Charlotte-based Interior Design Firm specializing in space planning and construction documents for Class A Office Space and Industrial Design throughout North and South Carolina. We are searching for a Level I Interior Designer with 2 to 4 years experience to join our team. This position will be under direct supervision of a Project Manager, with the one-year goal of working independently on projects with only guidance and project assignment. Tenant Improvement Interiors provides space plans in a fast-paced style, performing code research and feasibility studies for our clients, and creates and maintains marketing sheets. We offer a strong working knowledge of the state and local building codes and pride ourselves on long standing collaborative relationships with our clients. Please e-mail your letter of interest, resume and portfolio or examples of work to info@tiinteriors.net Attn: Beth Shephard. All applicants must be prepared to perform a space-planning exercise as part of the interview process. Our office will supply the tools required. Candidates should allot approximately 90 minutes for this exercise. Company Specialties: · Industrial Interior Design and Warehousing Tenant Improvements including (but not limited to): storage & manufacturing facilities, equipment permitting, high-pile racking, and hazardous materials storage. · Office Design and permitting. · Restaurant Design and Permitting including commercial kitchen and commissary design. · Retail Design and Permitting. Candidate Responsibilities: · Candidate will be charged with various projects and must be able to prioritize tasks, have the flexibility to manage multiple responsibilities and meet fast-paced deadlines. · Collaborate conceptually with clients determine and work through their space planning needs. · Maintain efficient communication and respond to client questions and concerns accurately and professionally. · Prepare and present preliminary design plans for offices and warehouses of varying size. · Space planning of new office upfits / renovations of existing spaces with 24-hour typical turnaround. · Space planning of warehouse equipment and general needs in a large facility with 24-hour typical turnaround. · Site work to include space verification, client meetings, problem assessment and/or construction administration. · Prepare Construction Documents for plan review and construction using AutoCAD. · Serve as project manager for engineering team during design and construction phases. · Submit drawings and documents to the appropriate Plan Review Jurisdictions having authority. · Specify FF&E packages. · Prepare marketing plans for building owners and maintain/update Building CAD files. Minimum Candidate Skills: · Graduate of a CIDA-accredited Interior Design or Interior Architecture program. · 2-4 years of work experience in a Commercial Interior Design setting (residential need not apply). · Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office. · Working knowledge of Sketch Up and Photoshop. · Knowledge of the IBC and North Carolina State Building Codes and ANSI. · Basic understanding of Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing drawings. · Attention to detail and the ability to properly document building and site information. · Professional disposition with excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills. Beneficial Candidate Skills: · A practical understanding of warehousing and manufacturing facilities and equipment. · Experience with plan review and permitting procedures to obtain building permits. · Aspires to obtain NCIDQ Certification or other similar industry credentials. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $59,361.00 - $64,202.00 per year Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift Ability to Relocate: • Charlotte, NC 28203: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person