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A leading government services company is seeking an Interior Designer to support projects requiring a Top Secret clearance. The role involves comprehensive project management, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring design excellence. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's in Interior Design and possess significant experience, along with robust design skills and client relationship management capabilities.
is seeking an Interior Designer with a Top-Secret clearance to support
and our government customer in Washington, DC.
This position is for a Future New Business Opportunity.
We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.
The Interior Designer will have essential multi-discipline team representation and be self-motivated, well organized, design oriented, and customer focused.
Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to :
Directs the implementation of projects through all the phases of design; programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development and construction documentation / administration, when warranted.
Manage and coordinate schedule, hours, and work output with multiple in-house disciplines and / or consultants.
Monitor established standards and guidelines to ensure that project complies with scope, schedule and budget.
Shape, develop and champion client relationships, existing and new.
Work closely with Design Principals and SMEs across the globe to advocate an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy; promote integrated design approach across firm
Leads programming effort, developing programming documents and associated deliverables
Leads effort on multiple significant projects or large-scale projects.
Work closely with Design Principals and SMEs across the globe to advocate an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy; promote integrated design approach across firm
Champion design excellence through quality of deliverables
Directed by the Design Director and / or Design Lead, work is performed under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives; has decision-making authority on major issues, differing to a Design Director / Lead
Plans and programs layout of project(s); coordinates and integrates all other discipline elements into unified design for client review and approval
Maintains schedules on interior scopes of work, responsible for deliverable milestones and the team’s production.
Performs work of complex scope
Conducts periodic on-site observation of work during construction to monitor compliance with detailed design documents
May prepare client project presentations, studies, and reports
Participates in new project pursuits as well as engaging with current clients to identify and curate opportunities for continued or additional services. May also lead and develop new client relationships and pursuits.
Represents organization, with internal and external personnel, on significant matters
Utilizes computer-assisted design software and equipment to prepare project designs and plans
Periodic travel to construction sites should be anticipated
Interacts with all levels of management internally and with external personnel and clients.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Self- motivated team player with a positive attitude
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited school
NCIDQ certified
15 years’ minimum experience in a commercial environment
Strong organizational and communication skills
Experience in construction documents, CSI and FF&E specifications
Understanding of building codes, ADA requirements, and LEED sustainability
Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit (preferred), and Microsoft Office Suite
Top Secret Security Clearance
Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military / veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.
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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit
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