Interior Designer - Commercial - Columbus

McMillan Pazdan Smith; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith seeks an Interior Designer II to design and present interiors for public, commercial, and industrial spaces. You will participate across programming, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation, collaborating with clients to define project criteria.

Role requires strong CAD skills, knowledge of finishes, furniture, materials, and coordination with project teams to deliver complete interior design concepts and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field.
• Three years of professional interior design experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Familiarity with Adobe software and CAID tools.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform field verification of spaces and documentation as needed.
• Research interior products, furniture, and materials.
• Apply established interior design standards in daily work, including finishes and fixtures.
• Participate in all phases of design projects from programming to construction administration.
• Work with clients to define project requirements and design criteria.
• Create and present interior design concepts for client needs.
• Produce construction documents and specifications.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

CAID software

Job description

Description

Position Summary

The Interior Designer II is responsible for design and presentation drafting as well as planning, designing, and furnishing the interiors of various public, commercial, and industrial buildings according to the needs of clients.

Essential Function

• Perform field verification of existing spaces and documentation as needed.
• Research interior products, furniture, and materials.
• Apply established interior design standards in daily work, including building finishes, fixtures, accessories, window treatments, artwork, furniture, plants, and related items.
• Participate in all phases of design projects, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration.
• Work with clients to define project requirements and develop design criteria.
• Create and present interior design concepts in response to client needs.
• Design, sketch, and provide drawings — by hand or computer-aided design (CAD) software — including options for layout and workflow, furniture placement, and equipment locations.
• Refine design to client's satisfaction and present complete interior design concepts.
• Produce specifications for construction elements, furnishings, and cost estimates.
• Produce construction documents.
• Perform construction administration.
• Prepare and maintain design schedules.
• Manage design budgets and cost control.
• Design, develop, and coordinate interior graphics and signage packages.
• Formulate designs that are practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes.
• Work closely with project manager to ensure client needs are met.
• Maintain resource materials and library.
• Meet with industry representatives regarding new and updated products.
• Order samples from representatives and manufacturers.
• Support business development activities as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Workplace Environment

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud.

While performing the duties of this job in the office work environment, the employee will not be exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

Ref: 20190919

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field
• Three (3) years related experience in a professional environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel software
• Familiarity with Adobe software
• Experience with computer-aided industrial design (CAID) software
• Good aesthetic judgment with an appreciation of balance, proportion, and color
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively and confidently prioritize and execute tasks with many competing priorities
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to provide excellent customer service (internally and externally)
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Ability to manage information with a high level of detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to assess factors, make, and communicate decisions
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and sensitivity

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Newforma Project Center, Prolog Project Manager, or Primavera Systems Expedition software
• Experience with AutoCAD Revit software
• NCIDQ Certificate holder

Ref: 20190919