Senior Interior Designer - Interior Design Project Manager

Company Description Hillsman, established in 1976 in Atlanta, Georgia, is renowned for completing interior design projects for leading institutions in the US. Offering services that include analysis, visioning, programming, planning, design, furniture procurement, graphics, and wayfinding, Hillsman collaborates with architectural teams and owners on projects in civic, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, and workplace sectors. The company emphasizes creating evidence-based and mission-focused projects, providing innovative solutions for space utilization, technology integration, furniture selection, and branding. Job Description The Sr. Interior Designer / Project Manager will develop and deliver commercial projects from conception to construction. Responsibilities: • Provide project design leadership and manage the design development of specific commercial projects. • Plan and execute the presentation of project designs in graphic form. • Coordinate with principals, clients, contractors, consultants, vendors, and employees on the project scope and timeline. • Oversee the project design and ensure that the design fits with the client’s expectations • Select all furnishings and finishes for approval by the principal-in-charge • Maintain the project’s overall design direction and aesthetic • Manage the delivery of the project, schedule, and budget • Manage, train, and mentor design staff • Oversee installation and contract administration • Prepare correspondence, memoranda, reports, etc. • Initiate and/or develop design intent and goals • Monitor progress to determine project phasing and participate in contract administration • Build successful client relationships • Prepare proposal request • Establish and maintain project contact database • Initiate client meetings, draft/publish, and distribute meeting minutes • Review and coordinate specifications • Manage the FF&E budget, selection, presentation & specification of commercial furnishings, art & accessories. • Conduct project reviews for on-time and on-budget success. • Create internship and/or new hire programs with both local and regional Universities and Interior Design programs. • Supervise and perform all aspects of contract administration, including contract negotiation and review, change orders, project start-up, and closeout. • Monitor and control the project through the administrative direction of on-site foremen to ensure the project is completed on schedule and within budget. • Prepare reports concerning work progress, cost, and scheduling. • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to Team members and clients. Qualifications • 7-10 years minimum experience in commercial interior design • A Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture. • Thorough knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp, Autodesk 3D, and InDesign is a plus. • Should have the ability to travel 10-20%. • Must have strong verbal and written communication skills. • NCIDQ certification preferred. • Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple assignments. • Must be a team player with the ability to supervise creative and administrative talent. • Must have extensive contract furniture and finish material knowledge, as it relates to the recommendations, use, and installation. • Must know building codes & ADA regulations Job Information • Location: Alpharetta, Georgia 30022, United States • Position Title: Senior Interior Designer • Company Name: Hillsman, Inc. • Area of Focus: Commercial Design • Job Function: Commercial Interior Design • Entry Level: No • Job Type: Full-Time | On-site • Job Duration: Indefinite • Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate