Senior DesignerSenior PM

DBI/David Brown International; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI/David Brown International in Columbus, OH, seeks an experienced interior designer to lead schematic design, design development, and documentation, ensuring alignment with brand aesthetics and technical standards.

With 10+ years of interior design experience and NCIDQ preferred, you will manage project timelines, coordinate with clients and vendors, and deliver detailed drawings, specs, and furnishings selections.

Qualifications

• NCIDQ Certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in interior design.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design.
• Effective, concise, professional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and comprehend architectural and/or interior design floor plans and elevations.
• Must have a positive attitude and sense of urgency to meet and exceed expectations.
• Relentless attention to detail, quality, and precision.
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Effective knowledge and use of design vernacular.
• Proven ability to scale selections.
• Ability to take full ownership of projects and know what to delegate when necessary.
• Self-starter with initiative to identify, develop, and implement solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with diverse projects and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, be resourceful, use good judgment, and exhibit self-confidence.

Responsibilities

• Meet time billing goal of 80%.
• Ability to analyze design sketches and specifications to produce technical drawings and renderings per brand standards.
• Design and draft schematic plans, elevations, key selections, catalog sheets, and create design documents.
• Leads project implementation from beginning to end.
• Schedules and attends field measures, installations, and deliveries.
• Works within the firm’s process and standards and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Develops content of procurement proposals and tracks progress with clients.
• Communicates clearly and succinctly with the design team, clients, and vendors.
• Accurately selects, documents, and specifies furnishings and construction materials.
• Organize, maintain, and manage detailed documentation per established process.
• Follow up and follow through with all details of the design process.
• Own client communication- follow up and follow through on client requests.
• Maintain project knowledge and track revisions and accuracy.
• Produce, manage, and execute deadlines and deliverables of multiple projects at various stages.
• Lead schematic design development and documentation.
• Independent AutoCAD drafting per industry and company standards.
• Make selections based on LYSHD design direction and client input, design to completion.
• Other duties as required

Skills

Interior design

NCIDQ certification

Client communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office Suite

Job description

Supports the leadership team in maintaining the integrity of the brand aesthetic and technical standards

Leads Schematic Design, Design Development, Documentation, and Implementation

Directs APM to support project timeline and deliverables, and makes primary selections

Independently maintains project tracking, initiates momentum, and ensures WOW client experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Meet time billing goal of 80%
• Ability to analyze design sketches and specifications to produce technical drawings and
• Renderings per brand standards
• Design and draft schematic plans, elevations, key selections, catalog sheets, and create
• design documents
• Leads project implementation from beginning to end
• Schedules and attends field measures, installations, and deliveries
• Works within the firm’s process and standards and identifies improvement opportunities
• Develops content of procurement proposals and tracks progress with clients
• Communicates clearly and succinctly with the design team, clients, and vendors
• Accurately selects, documents, and specifies furnishings and construction materials
• Organize, maintain, and manage detailed documentation per established process
• Follow up and follow through with all details of the design process
• Own client communication- follow up and follow through on client requests
• Maintain project knowledge and track revisions and accuracy
• Produce, manage, and execute deadlines and deliverables of multiple projects at various
• stages simultaneously
• Lead schematic design development and documentation
• Independent AutoCAD drafting per industry and company standards
• Make selections based on LYSHD design direction and client input, design to completion
• Other duties as required

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• NCIDQ Certification preferred
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in interior design
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design
• Effective, concise, professional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and AutoCAD
• Ability to read and comprehend architectural and/or interior design floor plans and
• elevations
• Must have a positive attitude and sense of urgency to meet and exceed expectations
• Relentless attention to detail, quality, and precision
• Strong time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Effective knowledge and use of design vernacular
• Proven ability to scale selections
• Ability to take full ownership of projects and know what to delegate when necessary.
• Self-starter with initiative to identify, develop, and implement solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with diverse projects and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform a variety of tasks, be resourceful, use good judgment, and exhibit self-confidence.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATION:

• Professional, reliable, polished, productive, collaborative.
• Solution-focused with the ability to lead, manage, and hold self and others accountable.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture
• 10+ years of experience