Project Designer

Vocon; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 68,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocon is seeking a Project Designer I to lead the design execution of small and medium sized projects. This role involves collaborating with project teams and delivering design outcomes that align with client expectations.

Applicants should possess at least six years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture, along with a degree in an applicable field. The estimated salary for this position ranges from $68,000 to $78,000.

Qualifications

• Fundamental competency in fulfilling key responsibilities for the Project Designer job category.
• Six plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture is typical.
• Flexibility to focus on multiple concurrent projects at various stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the design execution of small and medium sized projects.
• Collaborate with technical and management leaders to execute projects.
• Produce design and presentation documents.
• Participate in client design presentations.
• Coordinate material location documentation.

Skills

Design execution

Communication skills

Project management

Proficiency in REVIT

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

PROJECT DESIGNER I

Overview

Design professional functioning as Design Lead for projects. Responsible for owning the design execution of assigned projects as a core member of the project leadership team. Fundamental competency in Project Designer job category.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own the design execution of small and medium sized projects of limited complexity.
• Collaborate regularly with technical and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
• Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope – informing the workplan, driving design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of design presentation and documentation.
• Lead design execution across multiple project phases including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development.
• Produce design and presentation documents.
• Participate in client design presentations.
• Collaborate with technical lead and engineers early and often to inform design outcomes.
• Accountable for delivering project scope in alignment with fee, schedule, and construction cost in collaboration with project manager and project technical lead.
• Provide guidance in construction documentation phase to ensure design intent.
• Develop planning concepts as applicable to discipline:
  • Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking
  • Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
• Provide project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction.
• Coordinate material location documentation (e.g., elevations, finish plans).
• For interior projects, participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications and coordinate design intent with project team members.
• Formulate designs that are aesthetically compelling and conducive to intended purposes.
• Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination.

Capabilities

• Fundamental competency in fulfilling key responsibilities for the Project Designer job category.
• Specialized strength in design execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple concurrent projects at various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of full design process.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
• Possess BIM modeling skills.
• Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university.
• Design professional with typically six plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.

Salary

$68,000-78,000