Senior Interior Designer

WRA Architects; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Optional work-from-home Fridays

Job summary

WRA Architects is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead a team of Interior Designers on PreK-12 and Higher Education projects. You will guide project development and provide direction to designers, ensuring design excellence and alignment with client goals.

The ideal candidate has 5–6 years of experience in interior design with leadership exposure, strong communication and presentation skills, and a passion for learning spaces. Travel regionally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA accredited college or university.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present in front of large audiences as needed.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of work experience in interior design with at least 2 in leadership/management roles.
• Registered Interior Designer in Texas and/or Oklahoma is preferred or required.
• Must be able to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Interior Designers and provide daily direction.
• Coordinate with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and Design Lead to align project design with business objectives.
• Build and maintain client relationships; understand client needs and communicate them clearly to the team.
• Provide internal learning opportunities to enhance staff understanding of how design affects student learning and operations.
• Travel regionally as needed for project work and related conferences.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Description

About us?

WRA Architects is a Texas and Oklahoma based Architectural Design firm with deep expertise in PreK-12 and Higher Education Facilities, as well as municipal facilities. Our goal is to be the leader in building communities where people flourish. We provide opportunities for Architects and Interior Designers to develop under the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.

Why WRA??

We are a Great place to work, our clients are Raving Fans, and we Love to Design! With over 70 years of experience, our core purpose is to positively influence people’s lives through design. We believe in building an inclusive, diverse firm where different talents, cultures, and generations come together, driving the innovation needed for the next great idea. We have an outstanding benefits package and optional work-from-home Fridays.

Position Summary

The Senior Interior Designer will be responsible for managing a team of Interior Designers, leading project development and providing project guidance to assigned Interior Designers bases on the WRA design process.

The ideal candidate will be:

Flexible, willing and able to focus on multiple projects in various stages of development at one time.

Passionate about all markets of design and excited to explore new types, sizes and scopes of projects.

A planner who can complete tasks on schedule, including strong self-prioritizing and time-management skills with little to no supervision.

Detail oriented and highly organized; offers excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Able to work independently and in a collaborative team environment.

Honest and trustworthy, with a positive attitude and friendly demeanor.

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Manage a team of Interior Designers and provide daily direction.
• Coordinate and work closely with the Project Coordinator, Project Manager, and the Design Lead and other team members on the overall design of the project to align efforts that support the overall business objectives.
• Client Relations - Seek to understand and communicate the unique needs of each client, with internal and external audiences.
• Client Resource - Work with clients and team to connect organizational goals with design of learning spaces.?
• Staff Development - Provide internal learning opportunities to enhance staff understanding of how design affects student learning and operations.?
• Communication – Effectively communicate design strategies, plans, and results to the department leadership.
• Team Building - Ensures availability to staff, leads and participates in team building to build rapport with individuals, encourages strong collaborative relationships between individuals and departments, solicits and applies feedback, and offers self-improvement to staff.
• Adaptability - Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.
• Travel - Regional travel as needed, attendance and participation in related conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Values:

Community Builders - The first Core Value speaks to our ability to look out for the best interest in others, both within the firm and within the communities we serve. We embrace diversity and inclusivity to form lasting relationships and work towards common goals. We use the term "builders" both literally and figuratively.

Humble Warriors - This second Core Value speaks to our passion, discipline, resilience, and team spirit. We value fighting for a cause without ego or putting any individual above the team. We push forward with drive and intention for a common purpose, common cause, and common good.

Mindful Listeners - The third Core Value speaks to our thoughtfulness and client first mindset. Listening and acting intently to achieve our client's vision. Seeks first to understand, then to be understood.

Required/Preferred Advanced Skills:

• Must have a good working sense of form, space, order and context
• Microsoft Suite: Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint
• Participate in seminars, conventions, trade shows and organizations that are relevant to Interior Design Architecture and School Design (NCIDQ and AIA seminars) to stay up-to-date on the latest best practices and techniques.
• Google Suite
• Ability to teach, mentor and train
• Ability to work through and present multiple solutions
• Ability to produce and develop a concept
• Collaborate with product vendors and other industry leaders to stay on top of current trends and new material

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from a CIDA accredited college or university.
• Registered Interior Designer in Texas and/or Oklahoma.
• Minimum of 5-6 years of work experience in related field, with at least 2 of those years in a leadership/management role.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships and solid working relationships with key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to think strategically and view the business from a general management standpoint.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to make formal presentations in front of large audiences as needed.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, handle adversity and frequent change, and balance workload with multiple and competing priorities.
• Customer service focus, with demonstrated experience dealing successfully with front-line internal and external customers.

The salary WRA will offer will commensurate with experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.