Mid-Level Interior Designer

Stantec; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in Houston is seeking a Mid-level Interior Designer to join their team. The role involves creating innovative design solutions, collaborating with architects, and ensuring client satisfaction. Candidates should have a degree in Interior Design, a portfolio, and at least 5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.
• Portfolio required.
• Licensed or pursuing Interior Design Licensure is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret client needs into cohesive interior design solutions.
• Collaborate with architectural teams on design aspects.
• Produce drawings and written materials to support design concepts.

Skills

Creative and critical thought

Communication

Design excellence

Client service

Cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design

Interior Design Licensure (preferred)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUP

Job description

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Texas buildings practice that provides Interior Design, Architecture, and Buildings Engineering services with a long history and deep commitment to the education sector. Our Houston, Texas office is seeking a mid-level Interior Design professional to join our interdisciplinary team.

The primary role of the Mid-level Interior Designer is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into a cohesive interior design solution with moderate guidance and supervision. This process may involve the production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. This individual may be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback. An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. A Mid-level Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of the interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Advocate for design excellence and creativity within the practice of interior design both internally and externally.
• Collaborate between offices to support multiple project teams while maintaining the established project design vision.
• Participate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Engage team in dialog on design and ensure design process is followed.
• Investigate technology to improve efficiencies.
• Communicate openly and honestly, with respect and courtesy.
• Share knowledge with team members, clients, and partners.
• Anticipate client needs to consistently deliver excellent client service.
• Solicit input from team members and seek guidance to address challenges.
• Ambassador and steward of the firm’s portfolio of work.
• Follow established standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Comply with professional ethical standards and codes.
• Engage with a professional organization outside the firm that contributes to the visibility of the firm.
• Clarify expectations and encourage accountability.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Able to engage in and advance creative and critical thought.
• Produce design at a level that would be perceived externally as excellent.
• Hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• Offer and receive criticism and respond appropriately and professionally.
• Inspire confidence and garner trust and respect with the project team and with clients.
• Provide a balanced approach and good judgement.
• Review own work for accuracy and completeness to meet project budget and schedule.
• Scale process, design, and effort to various roles on the project, the needs of the project, and other conditions.
• Interpret sketches, drawings, codes, building program and other similar material.
• Exhibits maturity and cultural awareness internally and externally.
• Integrate the design principles that impact the human experience of interior spaces into all projects.
• Knowledge of building construction systems, constructability, materials, and industry associated standards.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite, Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP, Newforma, recent modeling software.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required.
• Licensed or pursuing Interior Design Licensure is preferred.
• Portfolio required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.

Stantec offers a flexible work schedule policy. Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #DesignYourPlace

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