Interior Designer - Senior

Senior Designer, Wave Team

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A Senior Designer, Wave Team, oversees all design/programming phases of medium to

large size design projects and coordinates same into an integrated functional aesthetically

pleasing and efficient interior environment which satisfies clients’ needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Confers with Account Manager/Project Manager and/or client to determine purpose

and function of environment, budget, scope of project, time schedules, project

proposals, types of furniture and equipment to be installed, and other factors which

affect planning interior environments.

- Integrates findings with knowledge of interior design and formulates environmental

plan to be practical, aesthetic, and conducive to intended purposes such as raising

productivity, selling merchandise, or improving efficiency of office environment.

- Advises Account Manager/Project Manager and/or client on interior design factors such

as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, color schemes,

and color coordination, and code compliance.

- Prepares schematic designs, conceptual ideas in the forms of rendered drawings or

illustrations, working drawings, product specifications, estimates of material

requirements and cost, and presents design to client for review, approval,

implementation, and follow-through.

- Needs thorough knowledge of furniture, interior building materials and finishes, and

understanding of resources available. Must be knowledgeable with architectural,

mechanical, and electrical plans and specifications to assure coordination of same with

interiors (including knowledge of lighting, acoustics, plans, elevations, and details).

- Participates with Design Manager/Director on Quality Control Program by performing

double-checks of other designers’ work.

- Attends client meetings as needed, both on-site and off-site.

- Attends design/sales meetings and seminars as needed and/or requested for self-

development.

- Maintains project files and time sheets on all work performed.

- Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the

discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from four-year college or university with five to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

NCIDQ Certification, Licensed Interior Designer, or Licensed Architect

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Need working knowledge in all phases of design, drafting, and presentation techniques.

Experience with AutoCAD and Configura CET required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Design: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• McLean, VA 22102 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• McLean, VA 22102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person