Senior Interior Designer

Perkins&Will; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Hybrid work environment

Professional development stipend

Performance-based bonuses

Affinity groups

Job summary

Perkins&Will is seeking a senior interior design leader in New York to drive all phases of the design process with creativity and adherence to design excellence. You will create detailed design concepts, lead teams, and engage clients while coordinating with consultants to deliver cohesive Living Design solutions.

The role emphasizes presenting to clients, preparing publications/awards, and ensuring project documentation aligns with standards.

Qualifications

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire.
• Professional accreditation in Living Design (e.g., LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, or ILFI).
• Professional interiors licensure and degree in interiors/architecture or related field.
• At least a Bachelor's degree as stated in requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the interior design process with creativity and excellence.
• Create detailed design concepts and functional project criteria.
• Lead design teams, engage clients and coordinate with consultants.
• Develop client presentations, publications and award submissions.
• Ensure document accuracy and compliance with project delivery standards.
• Coordinate with clients, partners and consultants throughout the project.

Skills

BIM

Building codes (ADA, etc.)

Programming & site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field observations

Life safety

Furniture specs

Construction administration

Cost estimation

Accessibility & zoning

Living Design data docs

Education

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional accreditation in Living Design area (LEED AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, etc.)

Professional interiors licensure

Bachelor's degree in interiors/architecture or related discipline

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

MS Office / Adobe Suite

Enscape / VRay

InDesign / Photoshop

Ladybug Climate Studio

Job description

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.


• Initiates and creates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.


• Exhibits understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.


• Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.


• Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.


• Participates in marketing efforts, leads design presentations to prospective clients, and develops successful client relationships.


• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.


• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.


• Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.


• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.


• Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design.


• Initiates and creates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.


• Exhibits understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.


• Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.


• Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope.


• Participates in marketing efforts, leads design presentations to prospective clients, and develops successful client relationships.


• Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions.


• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.


• Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.


• Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.


• Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project.

While this position primarily focuses on design aspects of interior design, you will be expected to contribute to various facets of projects as needed. This may include, but is not limited to, taking on design or technical tasks outside your primary area of focus. Flexibility and a collaborative spirit are key components of our team dynamic, ensuring that we deliver comprehensive and cohesive design solutions to our clients.

PROFICIENCIES

• BIM


• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)


• Programming, planning, and site analysis


• Preliminary design studies


• Contract documents


• Field observations and measurements


• Life safety requirements


• Furniture and interior product specifications


• Furniture bid packages


• Construction contract administration


• Cost estimates and calculations


• Accessibility and zoning analysis


• Documentation of Living Design data, including material health

SOFTWARE

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software


• Advanced Revit


• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper


• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite


• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay


• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop


• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

LICENSURE / CERTIFICATIONS / EDUCATION

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire


• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation


• Professional interiors licensure


• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

Our Offerings

At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance


• Wellness programs and mental health support


• Short- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)


• Life insurance


• 401(k) retirement plan


• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments.

We also provide:

• A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing education


• Performance-based bonuses


• Engaging studio initiatives and events


• Active firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunities

Salary Range Information

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis.

At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in New York is between $115,000 and $150,000.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas.By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

\"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community.\"

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

Perkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.