Interior Designer - Architectural

Position: Full-Time Interior Designer

At Oliver Architecture, designers take on meaningful responsibility across the many facets of our multidisciplinary design firm. Our small, studio-based environment allows team members to be directly involved in projects from concept through documentation, working closely with senior staff while developing a strong understanding of the day-to-day responsibilities of architectural and interior design professionals.

We are currently seeking a full-time Interior Designer to join our 7-person architecture & interior design firm located in Cleveland, OH.

We invite you to explore the post below and email your resume to if interested. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you!

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Interior Designer Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the production of conceptual design packages for Client and City presentations
• Create finish palettes
• Assist Interiors Director with FF&E selections
• Research concept, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents
• Attend client meetings as necessary during design development and construction administration phases of work. Discuss options and logistics with clients
• Validate design decisions based on cost analysis with an understanding of logistics and procurement efficiencies
• Develop design through electronic models, diagrams, construction documents, and other visual formats
• Develop design documentation. Collaborate with architecture and engineering team for successful outcomes during construction
• Manage client correspondence throughout the design process
• Prepare Construction Documents in collaboration with OA Architectural and Interiors Directors and staff as well as Consultant Team Members
• Assist staff members with visiting and documenting new sites
• Visit construction sites and assist with other Construction Administration tasks
• Assist Interior Director with supervising Interior Design Interns, if any
• Maintain and update the materials library in the scenario that an Interior Design Intern is not on staff

Job Qualifications for this position are as follows:

• Professional degree in Interior Design
• A professional license is not required, though the ideal candidate would minimally be working towards licensure.
• 1-2 years+ of related experience (excluding summer internships) preferred, though highly qualified recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Furniture procurement experience is not required but would be a considerable plus.
• Proficient with Revit BIM software, as all of our projects are completed using Revit. Experience with Photoshop, InDesign, other Adobe suite programs, and Lumion a plus.
• As a hybrid work company, we rely heavily on online project management tools to stay in touch with everyone throughout the day. New hires should be capable of learning multiple such programs to seamlessly interact with OA staff and other Project Team members as necessary.

Who we're really looking for:

• A hard-working individual with interest in continuous learning about the design industry
• Someone who works well with others and has a positive attitude
• A non-traditional thinker and designer compelled to exercise their artistic side
• A motivated self-starter who proactively identifies and completes tasks when guidance may be limited
• Someone who is comfortable working both in-office and remote if needed

In addition to the above qualifications, we are looking for someone who can think strategically, as well as aesthetically, and is culturally engaged with a confident handle on trends and forecasts. Having an eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and knowing the right questions to ask are always a plus.

What we offer you:

• A positive work environment with creative and capable leadership and staff, both encouraging and enabling your career-progression. Our Interiors Director and Firm Principals have the experience, technical expertise, people-skills and desire to help you move down your path as a professional designer
• Open and frequent communication with our Interiors Director and Firm Principals, with frequent internal status-check meetings/reviews to ensure you are happy and sufficiently supported to best perform your job
• Competitive salary with opportunities for salary increases based on established work performance
• Opportunities for bonus pay based on work performance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with monthly premiums covered 100% by the firm
• Profit-sharing involvement (depending on length of employment)
• Vacation/personal days
• Flexible hybrid work environment allowing you to work at-home or in-office

Pay: $1.00 - $2.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cleveland, OH 44103