Staff Interior Designer – Mission Critical | Burns & McDonnell

AIA Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) retirement program

Comprehensive insurance and wellness programs

Job summary

AIA Ohio is seeking an Interior Designer to prepare designs, specifications, and oversee construction for diverse facilities including healthcare, airports, and data centers. The Designer will collaborate with clients, maintain a material library, and ensure conformance with design standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in interior design, has a minimum of four years of experience, and is NCIDQ certified. Join us to be a part of an employee-owned company with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of interior design experience preferred.
• Demonstrated progress towards achieving NCIDQ certification.
• Portfolio demonstrating design skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare designs, drawings, and specifications for various facilities.
• Oversee furniture selection, layout, and installation process.
• Maintain and organize the in-office material library.

Skills

BIM (Revit)

Adobe Creative Suite

3D rendering software

Interior design concepts

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in interior design or similar field

Master's Degree in interior design or similar field

NCIDQ Certification

Job description

The Interior Designer will prepare designs, edit specifications, aid in conceptual estimation, support construction efforts with construction administration, and maintain an in‑office material library for interior work, repair, and/or renovation of government, airport, data centers, healthcare, and other commercial related facilities. In this role, the Designer will create, design, and implement interior concepts and space planning strategies to ensure fluidity through the completion of projects.

Job Duties

• Prepare designs, quantity calculations, diagrams, schematic drawings, and final working drawings for the interior scope and specifications of government, airport, data centers, healthcare, and other commercial related facilities.
• Gather, organize, and compile data; develop initial design concepts and plans; and assist with the preparation of internal and external design plans, presentations, and renderings.
• Oversee furniture selection, layout, purchasing, and the installation process through construction administration.
• Research interior design products, finishes, and materials and make recommendations.
• Research, develop, and select colors, finishes, and materials.
• Recommend and explore new concepts, ideas, formulas, and methods to implement into designs.
• Lead construction administration activities, including site visits, review of schedules, and review of construction submittals and RFIs to formulate responses.
• Maintain conformance with building standards, established architectural practices, and applicable building codes.
• Maintain and organize an in‑office material library and establish relationships with local product representatives; coordinate in‑office product lunch‑and‑learns.
• Coordinate with the client on a regular basis to present designs and options and update the design per feedback.
• Coordinate with the project architect and other trades on a regular basis.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in interior design, interior architecture, or similar field required.
• Master’s Degree in interior design, interior architecture, or similar field required.
• Minimum four years of interior design experience preferred.
• Demonstrated progress towards achieving NCIDQ certification.
• Portfolio demonstrating design and graphic presentation skills is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of standard interior design concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a problem‑solving environment and demonstrate critical thinking skills.
• Strong software and computer skills required, including BIM (Revit), Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D rendering software.
• Strong attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, and organization.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• NCIDQ Certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee‑owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program.

For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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