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Clark Nexsen

Interior Designer I

Clark Nexsen, Virginia Beach, Virginia, us, 23450


Description

We seek to hire a creative, ambitious

Interior Designer I

who shares our commitment to design excellence, sustainability, and innovation. You will join a team of interior designers and architects working in a multi-discipline, collaborative, and engaging team-based environment that draws on multiple perspectives in the pursuit of innovative solutions. As part of this team, you will have the opportunity to shape architectural projects in a variety of typologies and scales for clients that include educational and cultural institutions, commercial developers, government entities, and local communities. The ideal candidate for this position will be energetic and passionate about design, committed to quality, engaged in team, office, and firm-wide initiatives, able to work independently and in a team environment, and able to prioritize work.

General responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

Non-licensed entry level professional interior design staff

Fully competent performance in all conventional aspects of interior design under the supervision of the Senior Certified Interior Designer

Independently performs a variety of assignments requiring the application of skills in all conventional aspects of interior design for projects of moderate size and complexity

Develops design layouts and details, which require researching, compiling, and recording information for assigned project work.

Collaborate with project teams during project design phases including programming, concept development, schematic design, design development, and construction documentation

Develop design sketches, renderings, models, graphics, presentation materials, analysis, and construction drawings and schedules

Responsible for conducting product research, developing conceptual studies, assisting with project programming, developing design presentations and construction/furniture documentation packages at all submittal levels

Participate in the construction administration of projects including jobsite visits, review of submittals, and responding to contractor questions

Communicate and engage with a wide variety of stakeholders including clients, owners, users, team members, consultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies to achieve overall project objectives

Contribute to office activities, initiatives, and participation in continuouslearning

Help deliver great projects with a sense of energy, passion and personal responsibility!

Education, Technology and Experience

Bachelor's or Master's degree from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program

3-5 years of professional experience

Prior experience in an architectural or interior design practice or related field will be given special consideration

Excellent graphic, drawing, and presentation capabilities

Ability and experience in producing quality construction documents, solid understanding of building detailing, construction principles and practices

Commitment to sustainable design principles and interest in achieving accreditation in LEED AP, WELL AP, and/or Green Globes

Proficient level knowledge of Revit, Enscape, Graphic software and Microsoft Office Suite

Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Understanding the requirements of building information modeling for the project

Intermediate level understanding of basic codes, sustainability requirements and their implementation

Intermediate level understanding of building programming

Dedicated to developing his/her professional and leadership skills within the firm

Pursuing and preparing for NCIDQ examination and certification.

Intermediate level understanding of client presentation development, public speaking, and meeting documentation

Physical Requirements

Work is sedentary and often performed in an office setting. Work area is lighted, heated, and ventilated. This position may require extended periods of standing, sitting, as well as some repetitive movements, bending and lifting of minimal weight. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Workplace Flexibility

We have selected two as common days in the office to nurture collaboration and innovation and to support learning and growth through engagement with colleagues. We are asking everyone to be present on Mondays and Thursdays, with a required third day that will provide additional flexibility and be set established between you and your supervisor (with consideration given to your project team members and clients). Our hope is that this schedule will offer the work-life balance that is desired by all, while providing consistent opportunities for face-to-face collaboration and mentorship.

Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Together we discover, inspire, and shape ideas that transform our world. We design for a greater purpose. Our culture results from a collective effort to innovate and inspire, to support and challenge, to impact and transform. Great ideas are the result of collaboration between individuals with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and passions. Our process advances communities through discovery and design. We believe ideas have the power to change the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)