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Walcott Adams Verneuille Architecture | Interiors

Interior Design Director

Walcott Adams Verneuille Architecture | Interiors, Fairhope, Alabama, us, 36533


Description:

If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description.We are seeking an experienced Interiors Director to join our multifaceted team. We pride ourselves in offering a positive, healthy workplace culture that fosters creativity and the ability to grow together. The ideal candidate is passionate about their craft, confident in their skills and driven to excel.

Responsibilities:

Embraces and demonstrates WAV’s core values

Creates initial concept packages with a strong design story, to guide the design process through project completion in coordination with the client and architectural team

Conducts programming efforts through space planning studies to arrive at a final approved plan that meets the goals of clients

Develops interior spaces while considering Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape as a holistic experience, including specification of furnishings, fixtures, artwork and finishes/materials

Leads day-to-day project coordination efforts with the ability to prioritize deadlines, manage a project production team, communicate and coordinate with clients, consultants, and internal architectural team

Manages and oversees the construction administration of Interior Design projects - including review of submittals, finish samples and value engineering efforts to maintain design intent

Oversees purchasing, procurement and installation

Manages the work of the Interior Design team, providing work assignments, mentoring, quality review, connection to the architecture team, and oversight of all work produced by the ID team

Learns the tools used by WAV Architects, including Studio Designers, Vectorworks, Google Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or related field from a CIDA accredited school

Registered Interior Designer

NCIDQ certification a plus

10+ years of related design experience

Proficient in 2D and 3D creative/design software. Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Vectorworks or Autocad and Sketchup a plus

Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications

Experience in all project phases, from concept to construction

Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, working with staff and clients

Confidence and experience in communicating with key stakeholders: owners, consultants, user groups, etc.

Experience in managing project production teams

Experience coordinating with Architects on projects of various scope, type, and scale from high end residential to large scale commercial.

About WAV Architects:

WAV Architects is an award-winning architecture firm based in the beautiful coastal town of Fairhope, Alabama. With more than 35 years of experience serving a wide range of clients, we maintain a vibrant and innovative culture focused on building happy, thriving employees and designing beautiful projects of various scales and types.

We will approach projects and client relationships with empathy and professionalism.

We value design excellence, both technical and aesthetic.

We respect process and progress simultaneously.

We will communicate openly and dream big.

Compensation:

Salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Benefits:

PTO (9 calendar holidays plus 15 days of PTO)

Medical Stipend in addition to base salary

SIMP IRA Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

To Apply:

Please apply by sending your resume, cover letter, and portfolio combined as a single PDF (or portfolio website link).

WAV is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position and we afford equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to age, color, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Interior design: 7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Registered Interior Designer (Preferred)

NCIDQ certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Fairhope, AL 36532: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person

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