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Designer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Architecture & Urban Planning
    Design
  • Austin

AI generated summary

  • You need 6+ years in workplace design, strong skills in space planning, furniture layout, and architecture detailing, plus advanced knowledge of Revit, Adobe Suite, codes, and ADA requirements.
  • You will develop architectural concepts, create drawings, oversee projects, review designs, select fixtures, manage budgets, and mentor junior designers while collaborating with your team.

Requirements

  • Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
  • 6+ years’ experience in workplace design, focusing on building repositioning and adaptive re-use projects as well as corporate interior
  • Extensive knowledge of design principles, workplace trends and aesthetics
  • Extensive knowledge of repositioning and adaptive re-use projects
  • Advance presentation skills
  • Advanced knowledge of space planning
  • Extensive knowledge of furnishings and finishes
  • Extensive with the concepts of furniture layout
  • Advanced sketching and rendering skills
  • Advanced architecture detailing skills
  • Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
  • Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
  • Working knowledge of path of travel requirements
  • Working knowledge of contract administration
  • Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
  • Advanced Revit skills
  • Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills

Responsibilities

  • Works with team to develop architectural concepts for interior and exterior repositioning and/ or adaptive projects
  • Works with team to develop design ideas and create both presentation and construction drawings
  • Drafts technical drawings
  • For smaller projects may oversee all design and drawing
  • Provide review of engineering and landscape drawings to ensure they comply with design solution.
  • With Senior Designer, researches and selects fixtures and finishes to use for projects
  • Ensures integration into overall design
  • Preliminary concept plans for larger projects
  • May develop and finalize conceptual design for smaller projects
  • Oversees Intermediate Designer to review space plans and tackles more complicated issues
  • Provides detail for interior and architectural design projects
  • Develops and delivers overall design and furniture packages for both interior and exterior
  • Assists in developing packages for larger projects
  • Obtains cost estimates and produces final cost estimates
  • Manages design budget for assigned projects
  • May mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Designer in the Austin studio?

The Designer provides design support primarily in project administration, presentations, concept design through design development, and contract documents under the general supervision of a Senior Designer or Project Manager.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be graduates of an architecture or design school, with 6+ years of experience in workplace design, focusing on building repositioning, adaptive re-use projects, as well as corporate interiors.

What specific responsibilities will the Designer have?

Responsibilities include developing architectural concepts, creating presentation and construction drawings, drafting technical drawings, overseeing design for smaller projects, selecting finishes, managing design budgets, and possibly mentoring Junior and Intermediate Designers.

What skills are essential for candidates applying for this position?

Essential skills include extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics, advanced presentation and sketching skills, and proficiency in software such as Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.

Is previous experience in adaptive reuse projects required?

Yes, candidates should have extensive knowledge of repositioning and adaptive reuse projects, as well as experience with corporate interiors.

Will the Designer be involved in client presentations?

Yes, the Designer is expected to participate in developing design ideas and creating presentation materials for clients.

What software skills are necessary for this role?

Candidates should have advanced skills in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as intermediate skills in MS Office Suite.

Is there a mentorship aspect to this role?

Yes, the Designer may mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers.

What is the work environment like at Interior Architects?

The work environment is collaborative, creative, and professional, requiring teamwork, leadership, and a love for design.

How does Interior Architects approach equal opportunity employment?

Interior Architects provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment, promoting equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender, age, or other protected characteristics.

The largest employee-owned global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors.

Real Estate
Industry
501-1000
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Celebrating 40 years of visionary design and innovation, IA Interior Architects is the first global architecture firm focused exclusively on interiors. The firm provides strategic planning, interior architecture, and design services for corporations, businesses, and institutions. Founded in 1984, IA currently has 21 offices in Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, London, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orange County, Philadelphia, Portland, Raleigh, San Francisco, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. In addition, IA has more than 60 partner offices outside the United States, representing over 1,000 staff members in the Americas, in Asia/Australia, and in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. This network of offices comprises the IA Global Alliance and integrates years of international experience and proven local expertise to bridge cultural differences, comply with local requirements, and help navigate with ease the unique aspects of building and architecture worldwide. IA’s approach to design is exclusively focused on how the aesthetics and organization of a space can reflect brand, improve efficiency and productivity, increase employee satisfaction, and support sustainability. The firm’s LEED® accredited professionals offer sustainable strategies for projects of all sizes and complexities in public and private sectors. IA helps clients in diverse markets worldwide articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.