Project Designer

About the position Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of Project Designer. This role is pivotal in leading the interior design efforts of special or more complex projects. The Project Designer will support other Project Designers in the quality review of design deliverables and assist in the onboarding and training of new team members. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience to the interior environment, showcasing knowledge and skills in various areas such as space planning, interior building materials and finishes, casework, furniture, furnishings, equipment, lighting, acoustics, wayfinding, ergonomics, anthropometrics, and human environmental behavior. The Project Designer will execute the full design process, from initial sketches through to the start of construction. This position requires the ability to work independently or with minimal oversight to perform assignments that include conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation. The designer will produce mood, material, and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision and will participate in both internal and consultant meetings. A key aspect of this role is to provide extensive and rapid knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team, while also being encouraged to be wildly creative and push the boundaries of design. Candidates should have at least two years of design experience within the commercial real estate market and a Bachelor's degree from a CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study, or a Bachelor's degree in another major with an Interior Design Certification, Degree, or Diploma. Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are essential, as is the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines independently. The Project Designer must also be capable of leading a team effort and delegating work to enable team members to work independently, while understanding and documenting the client's and stakeholders' goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and specific measurable outcomes. Responsibilities • Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects. , • Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables. , • Support onboarding and training of new Project Designers. , • Contribute experience to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior. , • Execute full design process, from initial sketch through start of construction. , • Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation. , • Produce mood, material and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision. , • Participate in internal and consultant meetings. , • Provide extensive and rapid fire knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team. , • Be wildly creative and push the boundaries! Requirements • At least two (2) years of design experience within the commercial real estate market. , • Bachelor's degree from a CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) preferred, OR Bachelor's degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma. , • Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently. , • Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants. , • Must be able to lead a team effort, and delegate work to all team members to enable them to work independently. Nice-to-haves Benefits • Health insurance , • Vision insurance , • Dental insurance , • Flexible spending accounts , • Health savings accounts , • Retirement savings plans , • Life insurance , • Disability insurance , • Paid and unpaid time away from work