Designer

Otj Architects, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical coverage

Long-term disability coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Supplemental insurance plans

401k/Roth retirement plan

Flexible spending & commuter benefits

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

OTJ Architects, Inc. in Boston seeks an Interior Designer to support multifamily residential projects and assist across practice areas.

You will contribute to design development, construction documentation, and renderings, partnering with senior designers to maintain design integrity across disciplines. Ideal candidates bring 5–10 years of relevant experience, a degree in architecture/interior design, and proficiency with Revit and rendering tools, along with knowledge of codes and accessibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or interior design.
• 5–10 years of multifamily residential experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit and rendering tools (Enscape/Lumion).
• Knowledge of building codes and accessibility requirements.
• Strong design sensibility and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Communicates clearly with the management team and stakeholders.
• Assists team across multiple projects and phases (3+ projects concurrently).
• Supports design and delivery of multifamily residential spaces including lobbies and amenity areas.
• Contributes to other practice areas as needed and coordinates documentation.
• Develops interior design concepts and prepares renderings and construction documents.
• Oversees design and drawings for smaller projects when appropriate.

Skills

Strong design sensibility

Project coordination

Client communication

Multifamily residential experience

Presentation & concept development

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in architecture or interior design

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Lumion

Office 365

Job description

People are at the heart of our success. We actively seek out individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our values and commitment to forward-thinking design.
If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

It’s a privilege to be a part of OTJ’s diverse group of professionals. The firm’s values align my own and make for an inspiring culture of design excellence.

We advocate for wellness and celebrate the successes of all our people.

Culture

Our vibrant culture is focused on wellness, work-life balance, as well as the opportunity to bond with fellow team members and grow professionally together. We offer a rich benefits package that includes fully paid medical and long-term disability coverage as well as dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans.

We are 100% employee owned! Additional perks include a generous 401k/Roth contribution as well as flexible spending and commuter benefits. We support professional development by reimbursing fees, providing time off to study, curating lunch and learns and access to CEUs, as well as offering leadership training.

OTJ’s culture is refreshingly healthy in an industry where work-life balance often suffers. I appreciate working alongside other young parents, like me, who support each other to make sure no one has to comprise on time with our families.

By the
Numbers

We promote a culture of inclusion where all are welcomed and valued.

93%

Of Surveyed Team Members Agree OTJ Supports the Free Expression of Beliefs

99%

Of Surveyed Team Members Agree OTJ is an Inclusive Workplace

96%

Of Surveyed Team Members Agree OTJ is an Equitable Workplace

OTJ supports and prioritizes work-life balance. Thanks to this flexibility, I can thrive in both my career and family life. OTJ’s benefits are generous, which also leaves me secure in knowing that I’m providing the best for my family.

Jireh Klein
PHR, SHRM-CP, Senior Associate & Director of HR

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Position:Designer

Location: Boston, MA

Job Id:208

# of Openings:1

Job Description:

Interior Designer to assist in the delivery of high-impact projects, primarily within our multifamily residential practice, while providing support across other practice areas as project needs require. This individual will contribute to design development and technical documentation, helping ensure design integrity across projects, systems, and solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates superior attention to detail, organizational skills, and effectively manages time to execute upon assigned tasks within set deadlines.
• Communicates clearly with managing team members.
• Actively assists team members across multiple projects and phases (3+ projects at any given time).
• Supports the design and delivery of multifamily residential projects, including residential units, amenity spaces, lobbies, leasing areas, and common areas.
• Contributes to projects across other practice areas, including workplace and other practice areas, as project needs require.
• Demonstrates technical intelligence in practicing area of interior design.
• Demonstrates clear understanding of all project phases and sequencing.
• Contributes to development of project schedules.
• Demonstrates proficiency in assembly of Construction Documents - including plans, elevations, finish plans, schedules, and interior details.
• Assists in development of site surveys and related documentation.
• Assists Senior Designers with selection of finishes, fixtures, furnishings, and materials; development of design concepts and presentations; space planning; and preparation of renderings.
• Contributes to the development of interior design concepts and translates design intent into coordinated design development and construction documentation.
• Develops preliminary space plans under supervision.
• Effectively researches/problem solves to coordinate development of code compliant designs.
• May oversee all design and drawings (smaller projects only).

Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree of architecture or interior design
• Multifamily residential experience strongly preferred. Experience in commercial workplace interiors and other practice areas also valuable.]
• Intermediate level rendering software proficiency (Enscape, Lumion, or other)
• Intermediate proficiency in Office 365 products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)
• Knowledge of furnishings, fixtures, finishes, materials, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of building codes
• Working knowledge of accessibility requirements and construction practices.
• Strong design sensibility, technical aptitude, and ability to manage competing priorities across multiple project teams.

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $88,000

About OTJ:

OTJ is a premier architecture and design firm with offices in Washington, D.C., New York City, Miami, San Francisco, Boston, Dallas, and Chicago. For 30 years we have experienced an unparalleled and uninterrupted growth trajectory fueled by the design of award-winning projects for leading organizations across North America. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive team as we continue our dynamic growth. We are now poised to further expand our reach and believe your skills and experience will be an asset to the ongoing success of our team. We are confident that OTJ will offer you the opportunity to do your best, most creative work in a dynamic atmosphere that welcomes fresh ideas.

Application:

Qualified candidates should send resume and relevant work samples to [e-mail] and email must include:

• Number of years of multifamily residential experience
• Number of years of commercial workplace and/or other professional interior design experience.
• Experience with concept design, space planning, design presentations, material and finish selections, FF&E, renderings, and construction documentation
• Level of Revit skill
• If local to the Boston area and can commute to our OTJ Boston office regularly
• If a U.S. citizen. Because this position may support federal government projects that require U.S. citizenship as a bona fide occupational qualification, we are unable to move forward with candidates who do not meet this requirement.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
OTJ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.