Interior Designer (TS Cleared)

The Building People; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Dental

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Building People, LLC is looking for a qualified Senior Interior Designer in Washington, DC. This role involves working on diverse projects supporting Workplace Strategy & Design Management, demanding expertise in AutoCAD for detailed planning and collaboration across various teams.

Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and hold a Top Secret Clearance. The position offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Institutional architecture, interior design, or space planning.
• Expertise in the construction documentation process.
• Top Secret Clearance required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed 2D drawings to include FF&E and building systems.
• Support multiple projects of varying size and complexity.
• Prepare and present design specifications to clients.
• Ensure adherence to design specifications during construction.

Skills

Institutional architecture expertise

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management skills

Attention to detail

AutoCAD proficiency

Adobe Acrobat proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

TRIRIGA

Job description

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a qualified Senior Interior Designer in a prominent federal agency in the Washington, DC area. The Senior Interior Designer will work with the Design Services Team, under the direction of the Lead Designer to support Workplace Strategy & Design Management and will use AutoCAD daily to update or develop detailed plans and drawings for new construction, renovations, and reconfigurations of campus buildings. This role will also lead certain aspects of a project utilizing creative and technical skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Use established standards to develop detailed 2D drawings to include FF&E, architectural, electrical, and mechanical building systems
• Support multiple projects of varying size, complexity and intensity
• Review furniture proposals using working knowledge of the industry
• Prepare and present specifications
• Support construction administration as needed, such as site inspections, to ensure proper installation and adherence to design specifications
• Work with identified client stakeholders to determine initial goals and requirements for the spaces to be designed
• Keep the client and Lead Designer apprised of project status
• Demonstrate outside-the-box, analytical, and critical thinking while adhering to established standards
• Use advanced A&D professional skills to work through challenges and create solutions for presentation
• Protect all sensitive information being evaluated in accordance with Federal regulations and procedures
• Work closely with project managers, spaces planners, and other stakeholders to ensure design cohesiveness and project goals are met on time
• Be accountable for assigned projects and tasks from beginning to end
• Prepare sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate design intent to client
• Ensure client satisfaction
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, materials, techniques, and other developments in A&D
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Institutional architecture, interior design, or space planning
• Top Secret Clearance
• Expertise in the construction documentation process
• Knowledge of Building Codes, ADA, regulations, industry standard practices and processes
• Ability to work well in a team-based environment, both within the design team and broader group, with the common goal of a successful project
• Meet a level of professionalism in both verbal and written communication skills as this role requires daily communication with internal and external project team members
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, project management skills
• High attention to detail
• Self-motivated with ability to multi-task and respond quickly
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work in fast-paced environment under pressure
• Ability to pivot seamlessly as project requirements and timelines change
• Ability to create and present multiple solutions
• Advanced Proficiency in the Design Process with the ability and aptitude to step in at any point to lead the design portion of a project
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Acrobat
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Institutional or Government work experience, Federal is preferred
• Successful completion of, or working towards, NCIDQ or NCARB certification
• Ability to contribute to process improvements and support agency mission
• Experience using TRIRIGA for Space Management with TRIRIGA CAD Integrator
• Working knowledge of commercial furniture and/or furniture dealership experience
• Previous experience and clearance with the Federal or State government

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field
• Provide design portfolio with emphasis on presentation and technical skills

Additional Information

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

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Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.