Junior Interior Designer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Interior Designer for our Washington, DC office. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Assist as directed by design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design
• Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Assist, as directed by design team, with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) throughout all phases of interior design work.
• Assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• Conduct research, as directed, for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing presentation boards.
• Assist in Revit library and creating families.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
• Order samples and materials from vendors.
• Continually focus on learning, researching, and exploring the interior design field.
• Prior to design contract requests, gather and define customer's design requirements and prepare solutions ranging from conceptual design to final design within established parameters.
• Create design and construction documents, prepare project specifications, develop record control documents, and generate presentation graphics.
• Collect, prepare, and report programmatic information and official weekly project status reports.
• Coordinate design activities with architecture, engineering, safety, security, construction, and other related functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Assist with design reviews of Government projects
• Develop high-level cost for construction utilizing historical and research data
• Prepare reports and cost and schedule estimates.
• Manage project design and/or construction efforts, to include schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight.
• Evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests.
• Prepare and distribute project communication with customers, management, integrated project teams, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets; provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction-related issues; direct design efforts; recommend construction documents for approval; and provide oversight of any follow-on maintenance programs.
• Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements.
• Ensure integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD and rendering programs (V-Ray)
• Good communications, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Due to client requirements, ability to obtain a Secret level US Security clearance is required. 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies 
• Familiarity with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design.
• Capable creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that