Senior Project Designer

Vocon Design, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in New York is seeking a thoughtful and motivated Interior Designer/Architectural Designer to join their collaborative Workplace Studio. This role involves leading the design execution of medium to large projects, participating in meetings, and managing client expectations. Candidates should have a degree in architecture or interior design, NCIDQ Certification, and typically 8-12 years of experience in commercial design or architecture. This position offers an inclusive and dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• Eight to twelve years of experience in commercial interior design or architecture.
• NCIDQ Certification is mandatory for interior designers.
• LEED or WELL credentials are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution of complex projects.
• Participate in design presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers to achieve design outcomes.
• Manage project scope, schedule, and budget.

Skills

Design execution

Client communication

Project management

REVIT proficiency

BIM modeling

Education

Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a thoughtful and motivated Interior Designer/Architectural Designer to join our collaborative Workplace Studio team. In this role, you’ll help shape creative, functional design solutions that respond to client needs, project goals, and the realities of the built environment. You’ll contribute across design development, documentation, and coordination, working closely with teammates, clients and leadership, to deliver high-quality work while supporting the project's scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading and owning the design execution of complex medium and large-sized projects.
• Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with technical and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion.
• Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, driving design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of design presentation and documentation.
• Lead design execution across multiple project phases, including programming, conceptual design, schematic design and design development.
• Produce design and presentation documents.
• Participate in client design presentations.
• Collaborate with the technical lead and engineers early and often to inform design outcomes.
• Accountable for delivering project scope in alignment with the fee, schedule and construction cost in collaboration with the project manager and the project technical lead.
• Provide guidance in the construction documentation phase to ensure design intent.
• Develop planning concepts as applicable to the discipline:
• Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking
• Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
• Provide project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction.
• Provide project team coordination for material location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.).
• For interior projects, participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications and coordinate design intent with project team members.
• Formulate designs that are aesthetically compelling and conducive to intended purposes.
• Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination.
• Participate in project budget management and cost control methods.
• Act as a resource to studios and project teams with a voice crossing the spectrum of design support, mentorship and education.
• Be a resource for resolving complex design issues and provide oversight and guidance to studios and project teams.
• Identify, mentor and elevate current and future leaders.
• Continuously work to promote Vocon, while fostering existing and new relationships with clients.

Capabilities

• Advanced competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Designer job category.
• Specialized strength in design execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture.
• Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development.
• Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, and staff.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Knowledge of the full design process.
• Strong project and people management skills.
• Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.
• Possess BIM modeling skills.

Requirements

• Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited University.
• NCIDQ Certification required for interior design professionals.
• LEED and/or WELL credentials are a plus.
• Design professional with (typically) eight (8) to twelve (12) plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, arrest or conviction record (in accordance with applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.