Project Interior Designer

The Project Designer works under the direction of the Senior Designer (SD), with limited oversight. They work on a project from definition to delivery of the design including conceptualization, development, coordination, documentation, and execution in the field. On smaller projects, the Project Designer may be the lead designer working directly with the Director and/or Principal in Charge.

Design

• Prepare complete designs to meet the client's brief, program, quality objectives, project constraints as well as AvroKO's brand of design, with limited supervision.
• Assume responsibility for complete design of designated portions of the project as directed by the SD.
• Strong knowledge of the design process, including color and materials, furniture systems, FF&E, and specifications.
• Ability to deliver professional design presentations & coordinate with Clients, Operators, end users and consultants.
• Possess, acquire and/or maintain a working knowledge of professional design in the following areas:
• Practical working knowledge of hospitality-specific design. Working knowledge should include but not be limited to food & beverage (F&B), hotel, residential, retail, product design and application, product specification and technical specifications.
• Understanding of applicable codes, ordinances and regulations governing the design and installation of the specific product lines represented by AvroKO. This knowledge should include but not be limited to practical application of the IBC Electric, Fire Code and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Awareness of relevant ergonomic and health safety issues related to F&B design.
• Understanding of the design process and all practical and technical aspects of each step in the process, including but not limited to project initialization; programming;, space planning; client, team, and project management; BOH, kitchen, lighting, mechanical, and AV coordination; product and material specification; installation drawing preparation and coordination; custom ff e design.
• Tasks may include, but not be limited to developing designs, 3D modeling, elevation renderings, mood board creation, CAD drawings, image research, materials and furniture sourcing, tearsheets, specification pages, sample boards, etc.

Administration

• Setting up and maintaining project files and folders in accordance with AvroKO Standards.
• Maintaining a working checklist of all deliverables and documents.
• Tagging images in accordance with Image Library Standards.
• Archiving record copies of all milestone deliverables.
• Write and issue meeting notes for design meetings.
• Take on responsibility for budgeting, resourcing, and profitability of the project
• In addition to the foregoing, the Project Designer must:
• Comply with all policies and directives of the company and conduct all business affairs in an ethical and professional manner.
• Refrain from any action or instruction to other designers, Employees of the company, vendors, or clients that conflict with accepted business ethics.
• Manage daily activities efficiently for effective time management.
• Manage daily activities of Jr. Designer & Designer efficiently for effective time management.
• Provide prompt and effective follow-up of tasks and responsibilities.
• Perform professional design duties accurately.
• Maintain accurate records of conversations, meetings, expenses, and transmittals.
• Maintain cooperative relations with all internal departments and fellow Employees.

Development

• As directed by the SD or Design Director, lead the team on the development of the whole design of the project according to the design intent and SD's directives.
• Review documents to ensure they incorporate the design intent.
• Assist junior designers.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and manage daily tasks for self and junior staff.

Coordination

• Represent AvroKO and the design in consultant coordination and vendor liaison meetings.
• As directed by the Senior Designer, lead in design coordination within AvroKO i.e. between architecture, FF&E and graphics, and between Owners consultants and AvroKO.

Documentation

• Primary team member responsible for managing, coordinating, creating and delivering presentations and documentation packages based on AvroKO's deliverables standards for presentations and contract documents.
• Ensure the production and delivery of quality and timely sets of contract documents including drawings, specifications, budgets and reports as proscribed by the contract.

Execution

• Perform construction administration services including:
• Responding to RFI's and interpreting the contract documents to ensure the design intent is met.
• Reviewing submittals, substitutions, and field conditions for conformance with design intent.
• Attending and reporting on field visits.
• Conducting punch list reviews
• Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction.

Project and Team Leadership

• Provide leadership and guidance for the project team.
• Protect budget and timeline by directing the project team's efforts towards feasible deliverables.
• Work with the project leader/director to allocate resources effectively.

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, industrial design, or interior design, or equivalent experience
• 7 years of contiguous employment experience.
• Strong design skills
• Sketching, layout, drafting & 3D modeling skills
• Proficient in using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe design suite, Bluebeam
• Proficient in drafting technical drawing sets
• Experience in managing a team
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills
• Accepts and gives constructive feedback
• Eager to learn
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English.

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