Interior Designer

Perkins&Will; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will in Austin, TX seeks an Interior Designer to contribute across the design process, coordinating concepts and integrating with basic engineering systems. You will lead client engagement, contribute to marketing efforts, and mentor staff throughout schematic and design development phases.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, consistent design excellence, and adherence to project delivery standards, with opportunities for presenting to prospective clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire preferred; licensure desirable.
• Ability to mentor staff and coordinate with clients and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Understand and execute design processes and project goals with excellence.
• Develop and coordinate detailed design concepts and functional requirements.
• Lead interior design integration with engineering systems and site analysis.
• Coordinate design direction with teams and clients.
• Participate in marketing and may lead design presentations.
• Review documents for accuracy and compliance per standards.
• Collaborate in design reviews, charettes and pin-ups.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with clients, partners, and consultants.

Skills

Team leadership

Client engagement

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in interiors/architecture

LEED GA within 6 months

Professional interiors licensure preferred

Tools

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

Enscape/VRay

InDesign/Photoshop

MS Office / Adobe Suite

Job description

• Contract documents

As a Interior Designer on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

• Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Develop and coordinate detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
• Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
• Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
• Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentor staff.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Please note that while this position primarily focuses on design aspects of interior design, all team members are expected to contribute to various facets of our projects as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, taking on design or technical tasks outside your primary area of focus. Flexibility and a collaborative spirit are key components of our team dynamic, ensuring that we deliver comprehensive and cohesive design solutions to our clients.

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
• Programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Furniture bid packages
• Construction contract administration
• Cost estimates and calculations
• Accessibility and zoning analysis
• Documentation of Living Design data, including material health

Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Professional interiors licensure preferred, not required
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.