Lead Interior Architect for Multifamily & Hospitality

SCB; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $105,000 - $145,000 depending 

Benefits: medical, dental, disability,

Professional Growth: mentoring and LIC

Job summary

SCB is seeking talented Project Architects with a focus on Interior Design to join our Boston office. We’re a national, multi-disciplinary design firm with a focus on multi-family residential, adaptive reuse, hospitality, and other sectors.

As a member of SCB, you will collaborate with a team of professionals on all aspects of interior design, from concept through construction documents, under the supervision of a Design Director and principals. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture.
• 10+ years post-graduate, full-time working experience in a design or architectural firm.
• NCIDQ Certificate Holder, Registered Interior Designer or Licensed Architect preferred.
• A strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and knowledge of emerging trends.
• Thorough understanding of all project phases including programming, space planning, color and material selections, FF&E selections, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
• Capable of performing all construction phase activities including review of shop drawings, material samples, responding to Contractor questions (RFI’s) and conducting site visits.
• Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local building codes and accessibility requirements
• Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, Newforma, Excel, VantagePoint and graphics software such as Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Enscape, SketchUp, and Rhino
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Multi-family residential, Hospitality, Commercial Office, Lab or Aviation project experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
• Develop design and technical drawings, visualizations, and studies in collaboration with project leaders
• Exhibit a thorough working knowledge of innovative interior architectural finishes, including familiarity with manufacturers and performance standards to meet the client’s expectations
• Ensure that the design intent is clearly and accurately reflected in the technical drawings and specifications
• Lead the FF&E selection, specification, and procurement process from concept through execution
• Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day-to-day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in-house team, external consultants, and the client
• Collaborate with external stakeholders, including direct coordination with design consultants, contractors, clients and authorities having jurisdiction
• Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Establish, track and clearly communicate project priorities and key milestones to the project team
• Coordinate and maintain staffing, invoicing, and revenue and performance projections in alignment with firm goals
• Prepare design services proposals for SCB services and support office leadership in the negotiation and execution of client contracts
• Lead the consultant procurement process, including evaluating proposals and developing contracts for awarded teams
• Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner
• Engage with the project and studio team with a positive, team-first attitude and willingness to learn and contribute to the project and firm’s success

Skills

Design leadership

Client collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sector experience (multi-family/hosp/h

Education

Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture

10+ years post-graduate experience

NCIDQ/Registered Interior Designer/Architect preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Newforma

Excel

VantagePoint

Affinity

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

SCB is seeking talented Project Architects with a focus on Interior Design to join our Boston office. We’re a national, multi-disciplinary design firm with a focus on multi-family residential, adaptive reuse, hospitality, and other sectors.

As a member of SCB, you will collaborate with a team of professionals on all aspects of interior design, from concept through construction documents, under the supervision of a Design Director and principals. Strong leadership and communication are essential.