Interior Designer

Posted: October 18, 2024

Location: Vancouver, 1075 Georgia St W Suite 2200, Vancouver, BC V6E3C9, CAN

Job Details

Are you committed to design excellence? Do you thrive in an environment of collaboration? Do you have a passion for sustainability? Do you show a high degree of creativity and entrepreneurship? If yes, join us in changing the world through design!

Responsibilities

• Understand and consistently execute all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Develop and coordinate detailed design concepts with the ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
• Demonstrate understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
• Facilitate interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
• Participate in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
• Coordinate integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
• Review work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Participate and collaborate in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Demonstrate strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
• Mentor staff.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.

Qualifications

To join us, you will be proficient in:

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
• Programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Furniture bid packages
• Construction contract administration
• Cost estimates and calculations
• Accessibility and zoning analysis
• Documentation of Living Design data, including material health

Software Skills Required:

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Professional interiors licensure preferred, not required

Qualified candidates should upload a resume and portfolio to this application. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position is between $85,600 - $114,100 commensurate with qualifications. We thank all interested candidates but due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity

At Perkins&Will, we value diversity, inclusion, and equity. Our teams work collaboratively and respect each person’s unique perspective and contribution. Our diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, which in turn support our excellence in design. We believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people and ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.

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