Designer, Interiors

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Designer, Interiors to join our growing team and continue a legacy of design excellence. You will collaborate across disciplines, lead design reviews, and mentor colleagues while advancing HDR's sustainable, collaborative culture.

With a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience, you will contribute to project delivery across health, education, and civic markets, while developing leadership and client-facing skills in an employee-owned organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture from an accredited school.
• Active Interior Design Certificate or Registered Architect in the country you reside.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a relevant design firm environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver interiors projects from programming through construction documentation.
• Lead formal and informal design reviews and mentor team members.
• Support business development and client interviews when needed.
• Promote HDR's brand and design excellence across projects.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

People skills

Communication

Sustainability awareness

Industry associations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture

Active Interior Design Certificate or Registered Architect

Pursuing professional licensure

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Rhino

Enscape

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

HDR is seeking a Designer, Interiors, to join our growing team and continue the legacy of providing our clients and communities with creative design solutions that enhance the health and human condition of those they serve. HDR is home to world-class expertise, and the Designer serves as our team's connection to those capabilities.

A Designer embodies high standards of design excellence and innovation, integrated within the firm's overall design strategy. Responsibilities include collaborating across disciplines and market sectors in project delivery, preparing, presenting and documenting design concepts to all stakeholders, and demonstrating knowledge of the interior design process from programming through to construction administration. The role involves advancing your craft, involvement within the industry for networking opportunities, working independently and as part of a team, having a solutions-based approach and openness to both mentoring others and being mentored. As a Designer, you will lead by example, contribute to creativity and actively promote our collaborative culture.

Designer, Interiors at HDR with mentorship and guidance from Leadership, will participate in the following:

1. Engage with Interiors and Project Leadership to understand operational plans and processes to achieve project excellence goals.
2. Demonstrate an interest in Business Development to participate in pursuits, client interviews, and presentations to Win New Projects/Clients.
3. Advocate for improving and maintaining project excellence.
4. Serve as a Team-Focused Individual positively contributing to the design process, discovering solutions and navigating challenges, in the pursuit of Design Excellence.
5. Participate in Formal and Informal Design Reviews.
6. Support Office Environments to promote Design Excellence and HDR's brand.
7. Promote HDR to potential candidates as appropriate.
8. Continually Develop Technical Knowledge related to the creation and completion of documents and details across all project phases.
9. Encourage Sustainable approaches and practices to foster healthy environments and promote the well-being of occupants.
10. Collaborate and Co-create ideas and concepts within a team and across disciplines, ensuring successful project delivery at all scales and complexities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing Professional Registration/Licensure at the local level
• 7 years of experience is required. 10 years of experience is preferred
• Active member in industry associations
• Sustainability Credentials/Accreditations/Certificates in the country you reside
• Experience with Bluebeam, Rhino, Enscape
• Stronger consideration will be given to candidates with Health, Science, Higher Education and/or Civic experience
• Local candidates preferred

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design , Interior Architecture, Architecture (from an accredited school) or closely related field
• Active Interior Design Certificate holder or Registered Architect in the country you reside
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in relevant design firm environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs
• Skilled in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Have an interest in developing skills in team leadership, collaboration, mentoring, motivational/organizational and people skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-New Jersey-Pennington

Industry

Interiors

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity Employe r.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

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