Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer Washington, DC Area... Grant Leading Technology is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to become a part of our team! The candidate will assist in requirements gathering, space planning, and furniture and finishes selection of the interiors of commercial buildings. The successful candidate will work with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope. They will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each project are compatible. We are looking for a creative and dedicated individual who will fit within our collaborative culture. If you enjoy working with other professionals who believe in creating innovative solutions to problems, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Oversee project workloads and schedules • Support Lead Designers in architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), and furniture meetings to determine clients’ needs • Coordinate deadlines and deliverables of Intermediate and Junior Designers • Document and present the team’s project status tracker • Develop and streamline design processes • Assist in training process development and implementation • Assist Lead Designers on large full building renovations • Local travel to perform site surveys including building and furniture surveys (20%) • Out-of-town travel required (around 20%) • Provide space planning deliverables, such as concept plans, test-fits, and furniture and finish selections • Participate in space planning design projects • Apply ADA/ABAA standards to test-fits • Research concepts and materials to support design team on concept development • Work within timely schedules to coordinate the completion of tasks through to final project completion • Maintain client, vendor, and consultant relationships • Prepare deliverables for client presentation • Review Design Intent Drawings (DIDs) and Construction drawings (CDs) • Develop 35% DIDs Qualifications and Education Requirements: • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Fine Arts required • Seven to ten (7-10) years of experience in commercial interior design furnishings, finishes, fixtures and equipment in various stages, from conception to completion • Proficient in AutoCAD • Furniture experience is a must • Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite or other design software • Significant exposure to various standards and practices applied in the design field • Experience working on projects in various stages, from conception to completion • Deadline and detail-oriented • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience leading a project team • Developing tracking processes • Must live in the United States • Authorized to work in the United States with an ability to pass public trust clearance Preferred Skills: • Working with Herman Miller and/or MillerKnoll is a plus • Working with OFS is a plus • Experience working with Revit • Government experience • Proficiency in developing 3D designs using 2020 CAP • Proficiency in completing DIDs CDs • NCIDQ Certification • LEED Certified About Grant Leading Technology: Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is a verified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) government contracting firm. GLT provides expert knowledge and skills to deliver agile enterprise solutions and innovative technologies to our clients at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and other federal and state agencies. We possess exceptional capabilities including, but not limited to, project management, cyber security, construction management, design, and management technology. GLT has been recognized for three consecutive years by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Our employees are at the heart of GLT’s success. We value and fully embrace the diversity of individuals and ideas within our workforce. GLT provides a competitive compensation package with benefits that are immediately available. Our base healthcare plan is 100% employer paid and our 401k plan is immediately vested. We also offer paid time off, 11 federal holidays, short/long-term disability, 401k matching, and opportunities for professional development. www.grantleadingtechnology.com • Grant Leading Technology is an “equal opportunity employer”. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to those who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please email recruiting@grantleadingtechnology.com with the subject line “Accommodation” Qualifications and Education Requirements: • Experience working within a quality management system • Experience in supervising and managing a team • Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills • Works well in stressful and complex environments • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Fine Arts required • (10) years of experience in commercial interior design furnishings, finishes, fixtures and equipment in various stages, from conception to completion required • Proficient in AutoCAD • Furniture experience is a must • Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite or other design software • Significant exposure to various standards and practices applied in the design field • Experience working on projects in various stages, from conception to completion • Deadline and detail-oriented • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Experience leading a project team • Experience communicating with client, PM and vendors • Government experience • Overseeing 20 plus projects • Training new hires • Implementing new processes and standards • Presenting and conveying designs to end users • Must live in the United States • Authorized to work in the United States with an ability to pass public trust clearance