Interior Designer - Commercial - Columbus

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

Job summary

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture seeks an Interior Designer II to plan, design, and furnish interiors for diverse buildings in Columbus, GA. You will create concepts, draft drawings, and coordinate materials, finishes, and signage while aligning with client needs.

You will collaborate with clients and project teams through programming to construction, manage budgets, and help develop documentation and specifications for successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Perform field verification of existing spaces and documentation as needed.
• Research interior products, furniture, and materials.
• Apply established interior design standards in daily work.
• Participate in all phases of design projects from programming to 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 CAD software.
• Refine design to client's satisfaction and present complete concepts.
• Produce specifications and cost estimates for construction elements.
• Manage design budgets and cost control.
• Design, develop, and coordinate interior graphics and signage packages.
• Formulate designs that are practical and aesthetic.
• Work closely with project manager to ensure client needs are met.

Responsibilities

• Perform field verification of existing spaces and documentation as needed.
• Research interior products, furniture, and materials.
• Apply established interior design standards in daily work.
• 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.
• Refine design to client's satisfaction and present complete interior design concepts.
• Produce specifications for construction elements, furnishings, and cost estimates.
• Produce construction documents and 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.

Skills

Concept development

CAD drafting

Budget management

Client collaboration

Presentation skills

Field verification

Design development

Graphics & signage

Tools

CAD software

Job 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.

• 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.
• 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.

Description

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.