Lead Interior Designer – Create Inspiring Spaces

KZF Design Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan with company

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Professional Development Support

Recognition as Cincinnati Top Place to

Job summary

KZF Design is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to contribute to complex architectural projects from concept through completion in Cincinnati. This full-time professional role requires strategic thinking, strong design sensibility, and leadership in coordinating teams, clients, and consultants.

You will prepare design documents through all phases, work with multiple disciplines, and help advance interior design standards while maintaining KZF quality control.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design.
• Experience producing interior design and construction documents in an A/E consulting firm.
• Proficiency in REVIT.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Comfortable with a broad range of project types.
• Familiarity with building codes.
• Familiarity with building design and construction.
• Proactive and assertive in problem solving.
• Comfortable working on parallel assignments.
• Comfortable working in teams and making group presentations.
• Familiarity with A/E BIM standards a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus.
• Good written and oral communications skills; fluent in speaking, reading and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Help our clients achieve their goals
• Work with Interior Designers and Project Managers to meet KZF goals and objectives
• Seek advice and counsel from Senior Interior designers and Director of Interior Design Services as needed
• Support Interior Designers with assigned projects or activities
• Interface with all professional disciplines assigned to the project to coordinate the Interior Design work
• Work with the Director and/or Interior Designer to establish design parameters consistent with the project scope
• Prepare design documents as required for all phases of design (concept, schematic, design development, construction documents)
• Conduct field investigations as required to understand project requirements
• Prepare building interior design studies as required
• Assist with researching building materials and systems and select appropriate items for incorporation into the building design
• Maintain a general knowledge of architectural, mechanical, electrical, structural, fire protection and telecom building systems; coordinate these systems with the interior design
• Prepare documents in conformance with KZF standards and quality control requirements
• Assist in the development and maintenance of interior design standards as assigned by the Director
• Attend project team meetings as required
• Assist Interior Designers with construction administration efforts, as requested
• Help to maintain the Materials Resource Library, meets with Manufacturer Representatives, and schedules Lunch and Learn presentations

Skills

REVIT

MS Word

MS Excel

Written & Verbal Communication

Team Collaboration

Construct Documents

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

KZF Design is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to contribute to complex architectural projects from concept through completion in Cincinnati. This full-time professional role requires strategic thinking, strong design sensibility, and leadership in coordinating teams, clients, and consultants.

You will prepare design documents through all phases, work with multiple disciplines, and help advance interior design standards while maintaining KZF quality control.