Interior Designer 3-5 Years' Experience, NYC

American Institute of Architects; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

American Institute of Architects is seeking a motivated interior designer/architect for their New York City location. The role involves project design, client interaction, and requires strong technical skills in design software, with opportunities to influence meaningful architectural change.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Full-time company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance

401(k)/Roth with company match

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in interior design.
• Fluency with REVIT, AutoCAD, and Adobe suite.
• Legal working status in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Participate in project design and documentation including construction administration.
• Interface with clients and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Prepare graphic presentations and develop design in 2D and 3D.

Skills

Design excellence

Communication

Project management

Detailing

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Adobe suite

Job description

We are looking for a creative, talented, and team-oriented interior designer/architect to join our New York City location. You should be passionate about design, work well with people, and communicate your ideas and approach in a clear and thoughtful manner. You will work collectively with our dynamic firm to develop innovative, thoughtful, and technical solutions for a wide range of clients and project types.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in project design and documentation in all aspects of practice, including programming, design, documentation and construction administration – particularly with an excellence in detailing
• Interface with clients at every level of a project
• Review building codes to ensure that design complies with legal standards
• Prepare graphic presentations, prepare project layouts and develop design in 2D and 3D using AutoCAD
• Support project teams – align in-house staffing resources with project needs, budget and deadlines

Requirements and Skills:

• 3 to 5 years of experience
• Passion for design excellence and the ability of architecture to affect meaningful change - transforming the heart of the matter beyond metal and mortar, into empowerment, creativity, knowledge and achievement
• Experience in all aspects of interior design practice, including programming, design, detailing, furniture planning and selection, and/or finishes
• Experience with client interface, networking and relationship building
• Strong and respectful writing and verbal communications skills within the office and with clients, consultants and contractors
• Corporate, workplace and institutional project experience
• Strong design and visualization skills
• Ability to be collaborative and proactive
• Fluency with REVIT, AutoCAD, and Adobe suite
• Highly organized with an eye for detail and problem-solving
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design
• Legal working status in the United States

Preferred:

• LEED accreditation orpursuing accreditation
• NCIDQ certified or pursuing certification

KSS offers competitive compensation packages; full-time employment company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance; 401(k)/Roth with company match.

KSS Architects is committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Further, KSS Architects is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.