Interior Designer/Associate

### Company Description **\*\*\*** Must be authorized to work in the United States 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 a related field * 5+ years of relevant design experience in commercial and institutional projects * Working knowledge of architectural software (Revit required; AutoCAD preferred) * Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) * Proficiency in 3D rendering software * Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures * Ability to develop plans and drawings from concept through construction administration * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) * Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills * Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and cross-functional team members * Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills * Ability to manage work independently and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines * Working toward NCIDQ licensure or currently holding an active NCIDQ license ### Additional Information **Salary**: **$57k - $94k**per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 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.