Senior Interior Designer

KTGY Founded in 1991, KTGY is a Great Places to Work certified design firm focused on architecture, branding, interiors, and planning specializing in residential, retail, hospitality, and mixed-use environments. Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration, and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods. Our... architects, designers, and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices, and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value. Role Overview As senior interior designer, you will take responsibility for leading our design teams through the creative and production phases of design. As a design leader, you will proactively work to improve team collaboration and workflow. The ideal candidate will demonstrate competence in three key areas: design, technical, and management. You must have a strong design portfolio, technical documentation proficiency, and effectively manage one or more teams in a results-driven environment. If this sounds like you, then keep reading. Key Job Functions • Prepare preliminary design concepts and alternatives for review by senior management. • Lead the selection of FF&E materials, space planning and programming for design projects. • Prepare drawings and documentation for schematic design, design development and construction documents, and FF&E specification phases. • Produce AutoCAD and manually generated design drawings including elevations, sections, details and schedules. • Organize and maintain accurate records of all projects related FF&E materials and selections. • Supervise and mentor design teams to ensure required project tasks are accurately executed. • Understand and maintain accurate time records of all projects related assignments. • Lead design efforts and coordination with consultants throughout the design process. • Maintain existing client contacts and actively build new client contact and industry relationships. • Act as day-to-day client contact for project design development and design related issues. • Support and complement senior management at client presentations and meetings. • Participate in industry events, forums, and conferences as required. • Direct and mentor junior staff. Communicate employee development of junior designers to senior management. Required Skills And Abilities • Intermediate to advanced proficiency in the following software: • AutoCAD • Photoshop • InDesign • MS Office Suite • Revit (preferred) • SketchUp (preferred) • Advanced understanding and application of design principles and theory. • Skillful in all areas of design including interior design, interior architecture, furniture design, accessorizing, and graphic design. • Knowledge of building codes, standards and building systems and structures. • Demonstrated interpersonal management skills at the project level or higher. Required Education And Experience • Minimum 8 years of experience in a broad range of hospitality and/or multi-family residential Interior Design. • Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a CIDA-accredited interior design program or NAAB-accredited architecture program. • Current registration with NCIDQ or state architectural licensing board strongly preferred. • Experience with LEED ® projects, LEED ® AP certification preferred