Sr. Project Designer

Cushman & Wakefield; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Sr. Project Designer in Des Moines, IA to lead interior design for complex projects, developing documents, drawings, and diagrams that meet client goals.

You will drive space planning, material selections, and FF&E coordination while executing the full design process from concept through construction, with strong collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in space planning and design development.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with independence.
• Knowledge of interior materials, finishes, and furnishings.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design for complex projects.
• Support quality review of design deliverables.
• Develop concepts through construction documentation.
• Generate mood boards and presentations.
• Participate in meetings with internal and consultant teams.
• Coordinate with FF&E vendors and resources.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Collaboration

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Interior Design or related field (CIDA accredited)

Interior Design Certification/ Diploma

Tools

Revit

FF&E coordination

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Project Designer

Job Description Summary

The Sr. Project Designer will develop documents, drawings, and diagrams to meet the requirements and goals of the client.

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects.

• Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables.

• Contribute experience to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior.

• Execute full design process, from initial sketch through start of construction

• Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation

• Produce mood, material and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision

• Participate in internal and consultant meetings

• Provide extensive and rapid fire knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team

• Be wildly creative and push the boundaries!

Qualifications

• At least four (4) years of design experience within the commercial real estate market

• Preferred Bachelor’s degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, --Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor’s degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma.

• Space planning experience using Revit

• Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently

• Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

• Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants

• Understand, document, and confirm the client’s and stakeholders’ goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and needs for specific or measurable outcomes.

• Data Collection: Collect data from client and stakeholders by engaging in programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 63,750.00 - $75,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail] . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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