Interior Designer at Discovery Senior Living Bonita Springs, FL

About Discovery Senior Living Discovery Senior Living is a family of companies that includes Discovery Management Group, Integral Senior Living, Provincial Senior Living, Morada Senior Living, TerraBella Senior Living, LakeHouse Senior Living, Arvum Senior Living, Discovery Development Group, Discovery Design Concepts, STAT Marketing, and Discovery At Home. With three decades of experience, the award‑winning management team has been developing, building, marketing, and managing diverse senior‑living communities across the United States. By leveraging its innovative 'Experiential Living' philosophy across a growing portfolio in excess of 350 communities and over 35,000 homes in nearly 40 states, and 19,000 dedicated employees, Discovery Senior Living is a recognized industry leader for performance, innovation and lifestyle customization and, today, ranks among the 2 largest U. S. senior living operators. Discovery Senior Living is hiring an Interior Designer to join our home office team in Bonita Springs, FL. Position Summary The Interior Designer will be responsible for managing the interior design and FFE processes for various renovation and new development projects. This detail‑oriented professional will work with a multi‑disciplinary team of architects, interior designers, brand strategists, graphic/environment designers, and other specialist consultants to develop and execute a well‑coordinated design. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Collaborate with Discovery Senior Living team to determine design preferences, purpose and function of spaces, branding, budget, and other factors, which affect the design of multi‑family senior living environments. Manage quality and consistency of design outcomes. Liaison between contractor, design team, ownership, operations, and capital partners. Ensure a thoughtful and efficient turnover of the completed project to operations. Direct and mentor other designers on the team. Other duties as assigned. Develop design concepts that meet the project's needs and objectives. Lead the design and procurement for renovation projects; provide direct coordination with vendors and/subcontractors for the fabrication and installation of millwork, fixtures, accessories, draperies, materials and colors, artwork, furniture, and related items. Collaborate on new design ideas and research design trends with team, provide direction to external architects, designers, branding, art, marketing, and graphic design consultants. Develop space plan which meets client's goals and objectives, elevations, sketches, and architectural details that illustrate the design intent and use of materials. Complete research and selection of products and systems, finishes and furniture. Create plans, elevations and architectural details that illustrate the design intent and use of materials. Review design documents to ensure accuracy and thoroughness. Prepare budget outlines and obtain costs to assist in project cost management; continually monitor budget throughout the course of the project. Oversee Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) processes, including selection, procurement, and installation. Confirm product specifications are suitable for proposed application and meet budget and schedule (lead times); recommend value engineering (VE) options. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree from an accredited interior design or architecture program. • Minimum 5‑7 years of broad design experience with emphasis on multi‑family and/or hospitality projects. • Experience with upscale multi‑family and hospitality projects; including residential units, hotels and restaurants that are in a mixed‑use, urban setting. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Mathematical skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; compute rate, ratio, percent; read and interpret graphs; analyze statistical data. • Computer skills: moderate level of skill at MS Office Suite; proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents (architectural, structural, mechanical, specifications, etc. ); ability to write routine reports and correspondence; proficient with AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp; high level of Adobe Creative Suite skills. • Language ability: ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; work effectively under moderate or high stress levels due to time constraints and responsibility to deliver; rapid adaptation within a dynamic work environment. • Proficient with AutoCAD, Revit and Sketchup; high level of Adobe Creative Suite skills. Competencies: • Thorough knowledge of conceptual design and design development. • Excellent design skills and thorough knowledge of project delivery process (space planning, construction documentation, construction administration, furniture and specialty lighting specification). • High level of organizational and self‑management skills. • Thorough knowledge of furnishings and finishes including product knowledge. • Good at sketching; good understanding of building systems, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and structural. • Applies knowledge of codes and ADA/TAS standards to design and construction documents. • Ability to manage a team with a tactful leadership style that values relationships and collaboration, both internally and externally. • Certificate or registration of Interior Designer or certification through NCIDQ preferred. • LEED AP accreditation preferred. • Professional membership and active participation in industry associations e. g. , IIDA and ASID preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential fun.