Interior Designer

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Woolpert is seeking you! Woolpert is hiring an Interior Designer to join our dynamic team at our Virginia Beach, VA office. 

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The Interior Designer is responsible for assisting in the development of interior design projects of various complexity/scope. An Interior Designer is primarily responsible, under the guidance and direction of a senior team member, with assisting in developing and delivering successful projects. This position is accountable for the successful completion of assigned tasks, which meet the quality standards of Woolpert and within the allocated budget and timeframe.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assist or lead in the development of design and technical documentation in various project phases, including the preparation of interior materials, palette and furniture specifications, space planning, interior architecture, and FF&E
• Utilize hand drawings, sketches and/or software to produce design deliverables
• Utilize Autodesk Revit/BIM and other software to produce technical deliverables
• Assist in developing project technical specifications and manage client standards
• Assist in site surveys and documenting existing conditions
• Plan use and layout of space and coordinate interior systems (color, furniture, fixtures, etc.) to ensure compatibility with the design intent
• Assist in design strategy, client review meetings and presentations
• Assist in coordination efforts with internal/external teams and associated stakeholders
• Assist with contract administration duties
• Conduct QA/QC on your own project work; may be tasked with reviewing the work of others on the team.
• Maintain a professional attitude, demeanor, and be accountable

Skills & Proficiencies:

• Highly proficient in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, 3D rendering and design software including Lumion, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign with the ability to effectively execute design and technical documentation
• Ability to generate plans and elevations and tag furniture and materials accurately
• Ability to appropriately select and accurately document specifications for furniture and materials
• Knowledge of FF&E specifications, millwork detailing, material application and ergonomic standards for furniture
• Ability to formulate FF&E budgets
• Provide guidance to junior level team members
• Exceptional communications skills including written, verbal, and presentation
• Advanced understanding of interior materials, codes and standards and how they are applied is preferred
• Understanding of typical project delivery methods such as Design/Bid/Build, CM, Fast Track and Design/Build is preferred
• Understanding of the documentation requirements associated with the development of conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction document packages is preferred 

• Ability to effectively manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Ability to work independently and participate / collaborate in a project team setting through a digital environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design  (CIDA accredited program preferred but not required)
• 4+ years of related experience
• NCIDQ or NCARB/AIA certification is highly preferred
• High proficiency in Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, 3D rendering and design software, including Lumion, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe InDesign Photoshop, and InDesign
• High proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Teams, etc.)

 Resulting Physical Qualifications:

• Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and manipulate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to occasionally reach, bend, climb and/or balance.
• Must be able to occasionally stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Must have visual abilities of close vision, distance and color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Unique Benefits

Certified as a Great Place to Work®, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible vacation
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Level up your career with Woolpert. Apply today and join our team to help shape the future of tomorrow!

Why Woolpert?

Woolpert is looking for supportive, goal-oriented, and career-minded individuals who are, or are looking to become, industry leaders in their fields. We blend design excellence with innovative technology and geospatial applications to deliver exceptional value to our clients. When you join us, you'll join a team of experts who are passionate about their work and dedicated to building the next generation of industry leaders. Woolpert embraces progress and innovation, creating limitless opportunities for your career growth.

Our vision: http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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