Interior Designer III

Perkins&Will; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins&Will’s Austin team seeks an Interior Designer III to advance interior design projects, executing contract documents, floor plans, details, and furniture layouts while integrating architectural processes. You will develop concepts, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.

The role requires LEED GA within 6 months of hire, NCIDQ prep, and a Bachelor’s in interiors, architecture, or related fields.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design (LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, etc.).
• Preparing for NCIDQ.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project complexity and adhere to goals and standards.
• Execute contract documents including floor plans, details, and furniture layouts.
• Develop concepts and integrate architectural design processes.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and consultants.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Support growth of others and participate in design reviews.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Programming basics

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Field measurements

Life safety

Furniture specs

Construction admin

Education

Bachelor's degree in interiors or architecture

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

NCIDQ preparation

Professional accreditation in Living Design

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

MS Office/Adobe Suite

Enscape/VRay

InDesign/Photoshop

Ladybug/Climate Studio

Job description

• Contract documents

As a Interior Designer III on the Perkins&Will team, your skills and passion will come to life through the following responsibilities:

• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Exhibit advanced understanding and independent development of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process and in market sector.
• Execute contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Exercise critical judgement in creating materials and models for client presentations.
• Develop graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
• Influence and manipulates design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Researche manufacturers and select colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
• Begin to take ownership of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provide programming and space planning analysis as well as area calculations.
• Implement a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Support growth of others.
• Express curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Take increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keep open and proactive communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicate ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinate effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.

High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And Certifications

Proficiencies

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
• Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Construction contract administration

Software

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

Licensure/Certifications/Education

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for NCIDQ
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here, and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.