Interior Designer I

EwingCole; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible/hybrid work options

Paid parental leave

Excellent insurance offerings

Job summary

EwingCole is seeking an ambitious Interior Designer I for our Philadelphia office to support interior design efforts on projects. You will assist the lead designer with developing concepts, researching finish materials, and coordinating drawings with other disciplines to meet design concepts and client expectations.

The role involves creating presentation materials, 3D renderings, and contributing to design reviews and construction documents. A portfolio PDF is required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture as listed in requirements.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, SketchUp and Rhino.
• Excellent conceptual skills and understanding of interior architecture.
• Understanding of color theory and its practical application.
• Understanding of interior architectural detailing.
• Understanding of finish materials and their application.

Responsibilities

• Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Work with lead interior designer to create interior environments that meet client goals and aesthetics.
• Develop code compliant designs.
• Assist with selection of finish materials and furnishings.
• Develop presentation materials including 3D renderings.
• Observe and participate in client presentations and internal design reviews.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Prepare construction documents and assist in development of project specifications.
• Assist with submittal responses, shop drawing review and site visits.
• Assist with interiors and furniture punch lists.
• Assist marketing with design documents and presentation materials.

Skills

Conceptual skills

Color theory understanding

Interior architectural detailing

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

Description

EwingCole is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, interior design and planning firm with offices across the country. Our multi-disciplinary practice is built on the core values of professional excellence, design quality and collaboration. We are seeking an ambitious and energetic Interior Designer I to join our Philadelphia office.

The Interior Designer I position entails supporting the interior design effort on projects. The designer is responsible for assisting and supporting the lead interior designer with the development of the project’s interior design concepts. This includes research regarding the selection and detailing of finish materials and furnishings. This position coordinates its work with other disciplines in the production of drawings and construction documents which fulfill the design concept, meet the client's expectations and the firm's goals of design excellence, financial viability and quality service. The Interior Design I position receives technical, budgetary, managerial and design guidance on critical issues, new concepts and policy requirements.

Essential Functions

• Schematic Design and Design Development
• Work with the lead interior designer in creating interior environments which serve the client’s goals and responds to their spatial needs, image and aesthetic requirements.
• Develop code compliant designs.
• Assist with the selection of appropriate finish materials and furnishings.
• Assist with the development of presentation materials including 3D renderings.
• Observe and participate in design presentations to the client.
• Participate in the projects’ in-house design review presentations.
• Coordinate work with other disciplines.
• Construction Documents
• Assist in the execution and enhancement of the design intent while preparing the construction documents.
• Work with architecture and the engineering disciplines to ensure a consistent development of the project towards the design concepts established in earlier phases.
• Assist in the development of project and furniture specifications and other technical requirements of projects.
• Prepare finish and furniture boards and record binders.
• Construction Administration
• Assist with submittal responses, shop drawing review and construction site visits.
• Assist with interiors and furniture punch lists.
• Marketing
• Assist market segment leaders and the marketing department in the preparation of design documents and presentation materials.

Requirements

Please submit a PDF of your portfolio to be considered

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or Architecture
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Suite, 3D modeling software (Sketch up, Rhino)
• Excellent conceptual skills and understanding of interior architecture
• Understanding of color theory and its practical application
• Understanding of interior architectural detailing
• Understanding of finish materials and their application

Preferred Education and Experience

• Understanding of sustainable design concepts

Benefits of Working at EwingCole

Generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with company match, tuition reimbursement, flexible/hybrid work options, paid parental leave, excellent insurance offerings including medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity protection and more.

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