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Perkins&Will

Interior Designer I

Perkins&Will, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Overview Interior Designer I role at Perkins&Will. The candidate provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance and contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance throughout the interior design process under routine guidance; contributes to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.

Begins to understand the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts.

Participates in preparing contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.

Assists in creating presentation materials and models for client presentations.

Learns to manipulate basic design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.

Researches manufacturers and contributes to selection of colors, finishes, materials, furniture, and lighting for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.

Contributes to programming and space planning analysis and provides area calculations.

Gains exposure to knowledge of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.

Uses a creative approach to perform tasks on projects in an organized, timely, and consistent way.

Self-checks work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.

Proactively asks questions and expresses curiosity about the world of design, materials, and products as well as the industry at large.

Provides support to tasks within project teams (may focus on individual detailed tasks) and studio activities.

Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.

Keeps open communication within team and with designated team leader.

Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.

Assists with coordination among partners and consultants.

Qualifications

BIM

Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)

Basic knowledge in programming, planned, and site analysis

Preliminary design studies

Contract documents

Field observations and measurements

Life safety requirements

Furniture and interior product specifications

Construction contract administration

Software

Functional knowledge of 2D/3D production software

Basic to Intermediate Revit

Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper

Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite

Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop

Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Stud

Licensure/Certifications/Education

LEED GA within 6 months of hire

Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation

Preparing for NCIDQ

Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design

Industries Architecture and Planning

Location: Dallas, TX

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