Designer III Job at Streetsense in Washington

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Designer III, Edit
Interior Architecture

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Streetsense is an experience-focused strategy and design collective. We create brands people love and places people love to be. Our interdisciplinary nature allows us to collaborate in a new way and approach every challenge with collective intelligence. Our headquarters is located in Washington DC, and applicants should be able to meet in the office three days a week.

Streetsense is deeply invested in its people. From competitive benefits to career mentoring to team events for staff, Streetsense is focused on fostering an environment that inspires employees each and every day.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Streetsense is seeking an experienced Designer with expertise in hospitality projects to join our Interior Architecture team in Washington, DC.

In this role you will be part of a design team focused on creating innovative concepts for hospitality clients. You will be a self-directed participant in multiple aspects of the Interior Architecture process including, but not limited to the design & documentation of all phases of design and construction within established budgets, schedules, and programmatic requirements. You will be making independent decisions for projects and project teams while creatively leading multiple projects and liaising directly with clients and consultants.

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Translate design concepts into reality as an integral member of a project team.

• Participates in coordination calls or presentations that communicate design concepts to the client

• Part of ensuring overall project delivery process

• Select finishes, fixtures, and furniture for projects (for FF&E focused designers)

• Coordinate and write contractor specifications (for technically focused designers)

• Create graphic formatting and story boards for client presentations

• Actively supports compliance with BIM project standards and procedures

• Participate in presentations that communicate design concepts to the client

• Coordinate specifications with drawings to meet project requirements

• Facilitate consultant and vendor coordination

• Strives for design impact, innovation and function

• Produce or direct the creation of renderings and presentations

• Assist in the review RFIs, submittals and shop drawings during the CA process

• Design and execute components of projects of moderate complexity from concept through construction under supervision of senior designer or team lead

• Work to master the development, continuity and detailing of design concepts

• Develop a strong mastery of appropriate construction techniques

• Develop high-quality drawing and documentation sets that are clear, comprehensive, and consistent

• Takes a leading role in design and documentation from Concept through the Construction Administration phase.

• Collaborate with a team in developing design solutions that meet the client's needs on time and budget

• Solve problems cooperatively.

• Excellent communication skills with a strong work ethic

• Create sound relationships with peers, clients, contractors and vendors

• Assist in development of project goals, targets, and schedules

• Direct team members in various aspects of the design process to ensure accuracy and design integrity

• Coordinate workflow, project approvals, construction detailing, materials, methods, and codes

• Support staff member in performing services and producing its deliverables

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor/Master's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA or NAAB-accredited program

• 5+ years of post-graduate professional experience, preferably within the Hospitality Industry

• Advanced Proficiency in Revit, BIM360, and Enscape

• Advanced Proficiency in graphic and presentation skills in Adobe Creative Suite

• Advanced experience in construction documentation production, project design specifications, and shop drawing review

• Advanced experience with FF&E providers and FF&E specifications (for FF&E focused designers)

• Advanced experience with construction material and contractor specifications (for technically focused designers)

• Knowledge of sustainability, integrated design and LEED guidelines

• Interest in starting the ARE or NCIDQ examinations

Salary Description

$70,000 - $80,000