Interior Designer NCIDQ

### Company Description **\*\*\*** Must be authorized to work in the United State Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority-owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as international, multi-lateral donor bank and host-country funded projects. ### Job Description We are seeking a talented The Interior Designer/ Associate (Design Associate). The Interior Designer/ Associate is an integral part of the company’s architecture department and will provide hands-on production support to cross-functional teams. The Design Associate must be a self-motivated team player and eager to expand their skills and knowledge base. The position is fully on-site and reports to the company’s headquarters office in Rockville, MD. * Perform hands-on production tasks, ensuring high-quality output, under direct supervision of the senior staff members. * Performs Revit modeling and detailing with the team. * Assists in feasibility studies, narratives, reports, drawings, and documents production at all stages of design and construction. * Ability to develop FF&E sets and specifications. * Coordinates the work with other junior professionals and consultants. * Coordinates onsite efforts with Contractor * Exercises independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and using standard techniques, solving problems as they arise, and receives guidance on projects. * Displays competence in general conventional aspects of architecture and Interior Design. * Other duties as required. ### Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent • 5+ years of experience in commercial and institutional design projects • Proficiency in Revit (required) and working knowledge of AutoCAD • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) • Experience with 3D rendering software • Strong understanding of drafting principles, techniques, and construction documentation from concept through construction administration • Ability to develop drawings and deliverables across all project phases • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal) • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams • Strong problem-solving, organization, and self-management skills • Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines • Working toward or holding NCIDQ certification • Must be authorized to work in the United States ### Additional Information **Salary**: Salary range is dependent on scope of work, location of project, as well as level of experience. This range could fall anywhere between: **$57 - $94k.** Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment. *Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.* Job Type: Contingent 1099 Sheladia Associates, Inc. **does not accept unsolicited resumes** from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.