Senior Interior Designer

This role is located in Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

BKV Group seeks a Senior Interior Designer with 10+ years of multifamily housing/hospitality and/or corporate experience to join our team in Minneapolis. Previous experience working on hospitality, multi-family housing or corporate work is preferred. We are looking for a highly creative, innovative designer who is proficient in Revit and is a technical and well-rounded interior designer with experience in all aspects of design and documentation. Certified Interior Designer (CID) License and registration is required. Candidates must have the ability to work within a collaborative environment, have excellent communication and storytelling skills, the ability to work on several projects simultaneously and exhibit strong graphic skills.

  • Scope / Schedule/ Budget:  Review project budget with the Director of Interiors at start of project. Develop project work plan to align tasks to be completed with available budget. Communicate scope and budget to junior Interior Designers on assigned projects.
  • Vision:  Develop Visioning package for client to establish aesthetic direction and Interior Design Concepts for the project. Communicate vision through use of imagery, renderings and concept designs. Communicate Visioning package to project lead for review.
  • Programming:  Meet with client/project lead to determine program requirements. Work with client to understand function, equipment, FF&E and any other factors that will affect the planning of the project interiors.
  • Space Planning:  Work with Project Lead to determine scope of plan development. Use program knowledge to develop functional, innovative environment that will enhance the experience for the occupant.
  • Finish and Materials:  Advise client on appropriate finish and material selections and implement an overall design palette that supports the aesthetic goals, budget and functionality of the project.
  • Furniture/Artwork/FF&E:  Specify appropriate furniture, artwork and accessories. Assist owner in procurement of furniture as required.
  • Coordination:  Responsible for communicating design intent of project interiors with other disciplines.
  • Construction Documents:  Oversee production of documents for bidding. Coordinate with other disciplines for quality assurance, technical accuracy and completeness. Review work of junior interior design staff on project for quality assurance. Coordinate with Project Lead to finalize scope of Interiors Construction documents.
  • Presentation materials:  Develop 3D renderings, rendered elevations and floor plans to communicate design to owner. Review presentation materials with Project Lead prior to submitting to owner.
  • Maintain a free flow of communication with the interiors staff on assigned projects, as well as the other team members relative to the activities on assigned projects. Confer openly and directly in a respectful and professional manner with all colleagues to develop, clarify and resolve innovative design solutions across all disciplines.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design from accredited university required, with minimum 10+ years’ experience working in an Architecture/Interior design firm.
  • Certified Interior Designer (CID) License and registration required.
  • Proficiency with Revit required; basic knowledge of BIM 360 and Microsoft Office programs.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills. Ability to work on multiple projects.
  • Must have the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.

Compensation range: $95,000 – $110,000 annually, or commensurate with experience.

BKV Group has a 45+year history of design excellence, winning more than 190 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better – enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. As a holistic national design firm, we bring a full complement of architecture, interior design, urban design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services together to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. The diverse perspectives formed from this collaboration help us make better design decisions and are the keys to our success. We value being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, a hybrid work schedule, and continuous opportunities for growth, we give you the tools to achieve your goals. We believe in a collegial, engaging, opportunistic, and fun working environment and are always interested in connecting with talented individuals who share our passion for enriching lives and strengthening communities. Sound like a fit? We want to hear from you!

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BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

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