Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer, 7-10 Years’ Experience Handel Architects is an award-winning Architecture and Interior Design firm dedicated to design excellence. Our Interior Design Studio focuses on creating innovative, hospitality-inspired environments for multi-family residential and amenity spaces, from high-end luxury to market rate. We collaborate closely with both in-house and third-party architects, fostering a culture of open design dialogue and collaboration. Our San Francisco office operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office work Monday-Thursday and remote-optional work on Fridays. We are seeking a Senior Interior Designer with strong design and technical skills to lead and develop a variety of residential and hospitality projects within and outside of the firm. You will generate and carry out design concepts, helping take projects from the storyboard to completion. We provide opportunity for those who are highly ambitious, inquisitive, and proactive. Designers in our studio play a key role in advancing design, actively engaging in projects, and building strong relationships with team members, consultants, and clients. Qualification • sBachelor’s or Professional degree in Interior Design or Interior Architectur • e7+ years of experience in all phases of interior and architectural projects, with required multi-family experienc • eNCIDQ certification preferre • dProficient in space planning, design processes, developing concept imagery, preparing finish selections, furniture layouts, and FF&E selections and specificatio • nExperienced in the creation and review of project proposals, including expectations of workload, project schedule, team size, and project fee • .Experienced in staffing and coordinating a project team • .Strong technical skills in preparing design and construction document • sExcellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skill • sHighly organized and collaborative, with strong client and consultant management abilitie • sTakes Initiative on responsibilities within the project team, and manages multiple tasks efficientl • yProficient in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, and 3D modeling/rendering tools (SketchUp, Rhino, Grasshopper, V-Ray • )Experienced in interior finish specification writing (Excel, SpecSources, or SPEXX • )Experienced in construction administration and interior installation, including site visits, RFIs, control samples, shop drawings, and punch list • sStrong sensibility for materials, products, and resource • sKnowledge of CA residential building codes require d Responsibilitie • s:Execute interior design tasks for projects of all sizes across all design phases: space planning, concept, schematic, design development, construction documentation, construction administration, and FF&E Specification and installatio • n.Lead or aid in the creation of new project proposal • s.Manage and maintain project schedules as established by the project manag • erEnsure design concepts are safe, functional, code-compliant, and meet client needs and budge • tsLead, mentor, and manage the design team in the production of project material. Lead and coordinate consultant teams, including MEP, Structural, Lighting, Landscape, A/V, and contracto • rsCreate and deliver client presentatio • nsBe able to complete and review standard work associated with the interior design field, including but not limited to: finish plans, furniture plans, schedules, material selections, technical drawing sets, interior details, and specificatio • nsResearch, source, and specify interior materials, hardware, lighting, appliances, and plumbi • ngOversee library management and coordinate with external consultants, product vendors, and material supplie rs Compensation and Benef • itsSalary range: $100,000 - $112,000, commensurate with experie • nceHealth Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Li • fe)Competitive • PTO401(K) with Employer Contribut • ionProfessional Development Opportunit ies