Interior Designer

About This Position DSK | INTERIORS is a design practice with opportunities to contribute to challenging projects and external visibility. The Interior Designer will be mentored along their leadership pathway and be responsible for mentoring more junior members of their team. Importantly, this role will create interdisciplinary connections to other practice areas of DSK... The Interior Designer has the responsibility to lead project teams to conceptualize interior projects, set the initial design direction, and make critical aesthetic decisions throughout the project while integrating input from the client, the senior interior designer/project manager/principal, and members of the project team. The Interior Designer has an overall responsibility to maintain the highest design quality for our projects while supporting and perpetuating our core values. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Collaborate on Firm projects including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration • Work with senior design staff to prepare, develop, and monitor, with team members as appropriate, conceptual designs, material and concept presentations, construction documentation and administration, including submittals, shop drawings, and finish samples for approval • Conceptualize, design, and detail custom product solutions when appropriate • Maintain working knowledge of current techniques, products, materials, and systems • Create product schedules for clients and contractors including lighting, finishes, flooring, and fixtures • Create presentation boards and sales proposal notebooks • Coordinate and communicate with vendors, showrooms, contractors, and clients • Prepare and manage project furniture specifications and material selections • Review vendor quotes, prepare sales proposals, and manage DSK’s in-house procurement process • Create new and foster existing relationships with local workrooms, sales reps, and vendors • Assist with furniture specification, delivery coordination, and installation • Co-Manage Materials Library including vendor updates and project specific sample coordination • Contribute to Firm culture, initiatives, and professional development REQUIREMENTS • 5+ years of professional experience in Interior Design • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree of Interior Design or Interior Architecture • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage and complete a design project on time and on budget • Must manage multiple projects in various stages of development • Excellent communication skills to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally • Able to manage sensitive and sometimes confidential information • Strong organizational, presentation, and multi-tasking skills, and the ability to meet deadlines with attention to detail • Excellent writing and verbal communication skills • Proficient in REVIT, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office preferred How To Apply Interested candidates who meet the requirements should forward a letter of interest, resume, and a diverse portfolio of previous client work to the attention of Mary Lou Kearns, Office Manager, at View email address on architects.org. Include the Position you are applying for in the subject line. Please note that our Concord Office is located on the MBTA Commuter Rail. DSK is an equal opportunity/affirmative action workplace and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status