Project Designer

Cushman & Wakefield; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 46,750 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Designer in Hartford, Connecticut. This role entails developing drawings and documents to meet client goals. Responsibilities include formulating space plans, confirming safe and functional designs, and coordinating with design professionals. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of design experience in commercial real estate, preferably with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. A competitive salary of $46,750 - $55,000 is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least two years of design experience within the commercial real estate industry.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA accredited institution or equivalent qualifications.
• Space planning experience using Revit and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Formulate preliminary space plans and sketches that integrate the client’s needs.
• Confirm preliminary space plans are safe, functional, and aesthetically appropriate.
• Establish selection and specification of furniture and fixtures.

Skills

Design experience in commercial real estate

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Space planning using Revit

Skills coordinating Audio Visual consultants

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field or Interior Design Certification

Job description

Job Title

Project Designer

Job Description Summary

Project Designer will develop documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet the requirements and goals of the client.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Formulate preliminary space plans and sketches that integrate the client’s needs
• Confirm preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements
• Determine selection of colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the concept and to meet socio-psychological, functional, maintenance, lifecycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements
• Establish selection and specification of furniture, fixtures, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description; and provision of contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture
• Coordinate and collaborate with other allied design professionals who may be retained to provide consulting services
• Confirm construction documents for non-structural and/or non-seismic construction are signed and sealed by the responsible interior designer, as applicable to jurisdictional requirements for filing with code enforcement officials
• Assist with administration of contract documents, bids and negotiations as the client’s agent
• Provide reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress and upon completion

Qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of design experience within the commercial real estate industry
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, –Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma.
• Space planning experience using Revit
• Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently
• Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman & Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 46,750.00 - $55,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.