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Designer III, Interior Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb, Palo Alto, CA, United States


As a Designer III at Ware Malcomb, you will lead the application of advanced design techniques across a range of project scales, taking ownership of key design components from concept through construction. You will exercise strong independent judgment in evaluating and applying design methods, contribute to design visioning and concept development, and lead client presentations while maintaining design intent. You will support project execution through Design Development (DD), Construction Documents (CD), and Contract Administration (CA), including submittals and furniture selection, while mentoring junior team members and coordinating project efforts under the general direction of a licensed interior designer.

Your Role

Responsible for the execution of (or providing direction to Design I or Designer II) of the following:

Support Interior Designer/ Sr Interior Designer with all design communication and design presentations with Client and internally

Introduce and develop design solutions that meet the client’s needs on time and budget

Design and execute components of projects of moderate complexity from concept through construction under supervision of Design Director or Studio Manager

Space planning and creation of program documents

Creation of design concepts

Create graphic formatting and mood boards for client presentations

Creation of finish plans, specifications, and material selections

AutoCAD and Revit support for the preparation of Design Development and Contract Documents

Support consultant coordination of DD and CDs

3D renderings and computer illustrations

Meet with furniture dealers, product reps, and fabricators to meet overall project objectives

Take a leading role in design, documentation, and coordination from Concept through the Construction Administration phase

Respond to submittals during the contract administration phase under direction of the Project Manager

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

Develop a strong mastery of appropriate construction techniques and detailing

Research, identify and implement applicable building and accessibility codes

Strive for impactful, innovative, and functional design

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in the field of Architecture or Interior Design

NCIDQ certification preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Standard knowledge of financial terms and principles

Ability to understand and carry out general instructions. Requires intermediate analytical and quantitative skills

Ability to support the Interior Designer or Senior Interior Designer in design visioning and maintain a clear design intent through the life of the project

If required, ability to provide clear direction to Designer I or II to create comprehensive design packages

Ability to support design presentation to Client and collect/implement feedback

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential

Excellent presentation skills. Ability to effectively present information

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers

Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex documents

Ability to work independently to solve problems involving multiple options

Software Skills

Proficiency in Revit / BIM 360

Proficiency in Vantagepoint

Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Proficiency in Newforma

Proficiency in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop

Advanced Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp graphic software

Knowledge of 3D rendering software such as Enscape and Lumion

Advanced Knowledge of building code

This is a full-time, long-term position.

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