Intermediate Interior Designer

DWS Co is looking for an Intermediate Interior Designer to join our growing team. This position will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of project types including retail, hospitality, and multi-family residential design across the country. We are looking for candidates who have experience in interior design and construction, specifically having experience with creating/working on drawing sets and design detailing in Revit. We’re looking for someone who has worked on various project types in all phases of the design process, and has a passion for interior architectural drawing and detailing. In addition to collaborating with the design team on concept and design, this position will be responsible for design documentation - planning, materiality, interior architectural detailing, checking the design against interior code requirements, and working with architects on permit sets, bid sets and constructions sets. Additional responsibilities will include concept design, furniture selection and construction administration. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous setting; is nimble and adaptable in a small team environment; and brings a strong work ethic, attention-to-detail, and positive attitude to the table every day. DWS Co is a young company, so we need candidates who will roll up their sleeves, be able to wear a lot of hats, be a team player, and contribute to the overall success of the company. DWS Co Mission To make the world a better place – one design at a time. We create spaces where people want to be – spaces where life happens, connections are made, and experiences are memorable. We want our clients to walk away feeling like their experience with us was time, money, and Design Well Spent. About DWS Co DWS Co has been in business since 2020, with strong and steady growth in retail, hospitality, and multi-family residential design. Clients include some of the world’s largest retailers and brands across the country, with exciting projects lined up for the coming year! We offer competitive salary and benefits, remote work flexibility, and a fun, collaborative team culture. We support our team’s growth and development, and want to make sure you get as much out of this experience as we get from having your talent on our team. Responsibilities • Lead interior architecture tasks across all design phases, varying in scope and scale. • Coordinate design and code requirements with clients, consultants, and contractors. • Develop and deliver detailed schematic design packages. • Develop and deliver detailed custom millwork packages. • Collaborate with client’s construction team on budget and value engineering. • Oversee external architectural firms and produce internal construction documents as needed. • Conduct quality assurance on construction drawings for clients and DWS Co. • Manage jurisdictional reviews and revisions for permit approvals. • Review and approve all contractor submittals, including shop drawings. • Provide construction administrative support and collaborate with project stakeholders. • Conduct site visits for pre-design, post-demo, and design assessments. • Integrate lessons learned into DWS Co. architectural design standards. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in architecture or interior design • 5+ years of commercial interior design or architecture experience • Demonstrated abilities in 3D visualization, construction / permit documentation, health/building codes, millwork/custom furniture drawings, and construction administration • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate design vision in visual, written, and verbal formats • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an extremely fast paced, ambiguous environment • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects requiring frequent communication, organization, time management, and problem-solving skills • Proven track record of owning projects from start to finish • Proactive, flexible, and positive attitude – self-starter and self-directed • Software Proficiencies: Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam, Adobe Suite, and Excel