Senior Designer

Overview

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.

We are presently searching for a Senior Designer for our Atlanta studio
. The Senior Designer is responsible for leading all design phases for interiors projects, establishes the vision, leads the team, and has extensive client interaction.

• Develop overall design for project
• Direct staff to complete design and technical drawing
• Review design and technical drawing of other more junior designers
• Review engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solution
• Work with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings
• Research and select fixtures and finishes to use for projects
• Obtain client approval and ensure integration into overall design
• Produce, review and finalize space plans for projects
• Extensive knowledge of detailing and finalize details on projects
• Develop and deliver overall design and furniture packages
• Review and produce final cost estimates
• In unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveys
• Manage overall design budget
• Ensure adherence to set budget and immediately inform PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
• Manage the work of other Designers
• Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
• Organize and conduct client interviews to determine space needs and requirements
• Continue to provide needed information to client on design specifications; good working knowledge of Affinity program tool

• Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
• 8+ years’ experience in corporate interior design projects

• Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics
• Extensive knowledge of space planning methodology
• Extensive knowledge of furnishings and finishes
• Proficient with the concepts of furniture layout
• Expert sketching and rendering skills
• Expert interior architecture detailing skills
• Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
• Advanced Revit skills
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Affinity Program skills or equivalent
• Extensive verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive presentation and graphic communication
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise
• Working knowledge of budget preparation and proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints

For the majority of the time the Senior Designer will be sitting in a studio with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist and reach. On occasion individuals will be required to visit a client site to perform site verifications and field surveys. The position is not subject to occupational and safety risks.

IA Interior Architects is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran