Senior Interior Designer

WRA Architects, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WRA Architects, Inc. is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to manage a team of designers and lead project development while providing guidance.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in client relations and design strategy. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and a minimum of 5-6 years of experience, including leadership in the field. The position is full-time and based in Plano, Texas.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-6 years of experience in the related field, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to build and maintain partnerships with stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Interior Designers and provide daily direction.
• Coordinate with Project Coordinator and Project Manager on overall project design.
• Seek to understand and communicate client needs.

Skills

Team management

Communication skills

Client relations

Analytical skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Registered Interior Designer in Texas and/or Oklahoma

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

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 based 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.

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.

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.