Senior Interior Designer, Interior Architecture

Carrie Moore Interior Design is looking for an experienced and creative Interior Designer to join the Durham, NC studio. The ideal candidate combines artistic vision with a strong understanding of design principles. Carrie Moore Interior Design is a growing full-service studio based in Durham and Asheville, NC. We serve residential and commercial clients with a bias for nature-inspired, warm modern environments that affect people in an intentional, positive way. Work directly with clients on projects including new construction, renovations, and furnishings. Manage interior design projects including assisting in managing client expectations, team communication, and vendor coordination. Collaborate with a team and work independently on design projects, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, and implementation. Develop documents, including estimates, timelines, budgets, design programs, client presentations, specifications spreadsheets, design drawings and construction drawings. Produce 2D drawings including floor plans, elevations, details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design and furniture layouts in Sketchup and/or CAD. Produce 3D models in Sketchup and/or CAD to convey designs. Assemble construction drawing sets using Sketchup Layout and/or CAD. Source furniture, fabrics, equipment, lighting, building materials, etc. Assemble schedules for projects, including, but not limited to: materials (flooring, tile, millwork, countertops, paint, etc.), plumbing and bath accessories, lighting and electrical, and appliances. Provide project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction. Work with consultants, contractors, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives. Oversee installations/deliveries at project sites. Resolve complex technical and design issues. Some travel required. Interior design degree required. A minimum of 5 years experience in a full-time interior designer position; Proficient in design software - SketchUp, SketchUp Layout, and AutoCAD preferred. Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple projects in various stages of development. Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly. Strong knowledge of the design process, including development of drawings and material and furniture selections and specifications. Working knowledge of the architectural, landscape architectural, and building process -- understanding the role of interior design in this journey. Understanding of codes affecting the design and documentation of their products. Project management skills (planning, organization, timelines, quoting, procuring, communicating, and implementation). Familiarity with basic green building, healthy and sustainability principles, and nature-inspired design (biophilic). Outstanding graphic and in-person presentation skills. Applications must include a resume and portfolio for full consideration.