Senior Interior Designer
This role is located in Dallas, TX or Minneapolis, MN
Job Description
BKV Group seeks an innovative and highly creative Senior Interior Designer with 10+ years of experience working in an architectural / interior design firm. The ideal candidate has previous experience working on hospitality, multi-family housing or corporate projects. We work in a highly collaborative team environment and are looking for someone with a passion for mentoring junior staff members, who has strong graphic skills, and the ability and desire to work on several projects simultaneously.
- Scope / Schedule/ Budget: Review project budget with Project Lead or Partner at start of project. Develop PMP to align tasks to be completed with available budget. Communicate scope and budget to junior Interior designers on the project.
- Vision: Develop Visioning / Branding 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. Collaborate 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 implements an overall design palette that support 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 appropriate records and files on assigned projects.
- Maintain a free flow of communications with the Project Lead and other staff members relative to the activities on assigned projects.
- Develop and implement a personal development program that will insure future personal growth and development within the Firm and the industry.
Qualifications
- BS/BA in Interior Design from a 4-year program.
- 10+ years of experience working in an architectural / interior design firm.
- Certified Interior Designer (CID) License and registration required.
- Previous experience working on hospitality, multi-family housing or corporate work preferred.
- Proficiency with Revit and Microsoft Office required.
- Certification or experience in sustainable building design a plus.
BKV Group has a 40+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!
BKV Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)