Interior Designer

CEMS Engineering, Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

A multi-discipline engineering firm is seeking a licensed interior designer to join their Summerville, SC office. This full-time position focuses on designing and developing comprehensive interior design packages for federal projects, requiring expertise in Revit and experience in commercial building interiors. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of relevant experience, strong teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects. Competitive benefits package is offered including 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3 years post-graduate experience in an architectural firm or related design setting.
• Must be able to obtain NCIDQ certificate within two years.
• Ability to pass a background check for military base access.

Responsibilities

• Develop documents with Revit for all phases of a project.
• Develop FF&E, CID, and SID packages for various agencies.
• Assist in construction administration and prepare site visits.

Skills

Revit

Communication

Teamwork

Interior Design concepts

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office Suite

SpecsIntact

SketchUp

3D Studio Max

Job description

Position Overview

CEMS is a multi-discipline 50+ person AE firm with offices in Summerville, SC and Wilmington, NC. We specialize in a wide array of medium scale commercial building projects with an emphasis on preparing Comprehensive Interior Design (CID) packages for the Federal Government. CEMS is seeking an ambitious licensed interior designer that is eager to grow their career and CEMS' interiors department. This position is fulltime permanent and located at the Summerville, SC office. CEMS offers a competitive benefits package including 401(k) and continuing education reimbursement.

Job Location

This position is located in our Summerville, SC office, which is 20 minutes from downtown Charleston.

Job Description

• Develop documents with Revit for all phases of a project.
• Develop specifications in SpecsIntact and MSWord per MasterFormat.
• Develop in Revit rendered interior models for presentations.
• Develop and assemble FF&E, CID, and SID packages for Federal, State and Local agencies.
• Develop and assemble finish color and material boards.
• Meet, consult, and develop relationships with manufacturers, vendors, consultants, and clients.
• Develop cost estimates for interior finishes and furnishings.
• Assist in construction administration by responding to RFIs, preparing sketches, and visiting the construction site to gather information and/or prepare a punch list.
• Perform other assigned duties as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 3 years post‑graduate experience in an architectural firm, or related design setting, designing interior packages on medium scale commercial building projects.
• Must be able to obtain NCIDQ certificate within two years.
• Basic understanding of Revit and the BIM concept. Candidates without Revit experience will not be considered.
• Ability to pass a background check in pursuit of obtaining access onto military bases and federal installations.
• Ability to travel out‑of‑state with occasional overnight stay.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and in a logical and timely manner.
• Strong verbal, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to clearly and concisely communicate design ideas and concepts.
• Ability to see the big picture as well as focus on the details.
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to handle multiple deadlines.
• Ability to prepare for and lead design presentations with current and potential clients.
• Working knowledge of interior design materials, finishes, furniture, and pricing.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently holding an NCIDQ certificate.
• Proficiency in the following current software releases: Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Windows 10, SpecsIntact, SketchUp, 3D Studio Max.
• Experience creating CID and SID packages meeting the requirements of Federal, State and local agencies (primarily GSA, DOS, DOD).
• Prior construction administration (CA) experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously from conceptual design through construction documents. This position is a tremendous growth opportunity where the ideal candidate will be challenged with growing the interiors department over time. Individual must be proactive and be capable of building relationships with vendors, clients, consultants and so forth. Note, experienced non‑licensed interior designers or licensed architects with comparable interior design experience will NOT be considered.