Senior Project Interior Designer

OVERVIEW:

Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven, multi-disciplinary Design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces, and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them. We bring an internationally recognized team of Design professionals from our diverse ecosystem to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective Design. Since our founding in 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful Design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, the Caribbean and worldwide. Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, their interior environments, and the communities of which they form a part.

The Senior Project Interior Designer (SPID) is an advanced, leadership level role charged in part with establishing and maintaining the overall design direction and vision of numerous projects through a collaborative process with all levels of staff, throughout the entire lifecycle of the project. Working with the support of the Studio Principal/Director and/or the Studio manager, the Senior Project Interior Designer is responsible for designing, interpreting, organizing, advancing, coordinating, and executing complex projects, and will typically be responsible for producing multiple projects simultaneously. With a high degree of experience and knowledge of all phases of a project from programming, space planning, conceptualization, design, furnishing and finish selection, documentation, construction, and installation services the Senior Interior Designer is charged with not only designing and documenting projects at the highest level, but also with teaching, leading and elevating staff through a transfer of knowledge and experience that fosters growth and development.

In addition, this position requires the candidate to actively participate in local Interior Design/AEC relevant industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities to develop business while growing a network of new clients and project pursuits in the DC/VIRGINIA market.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Registered Interior Designer, holding an NCIDQ certification.
• Graduate of an accredited Interior Design program with Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree.
• 10-15+ years’ experience in a Commercial Interior Design setting.
• Creative and collaborative with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team atmosphere.
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality Designs, presentations, and construction drawings.
• Experience leading a team of professionals and consultants to meet project objectives.
• Strong understanding of current industry Design trends and challenges.
• Senior level communication and presentation skills, with the ability to interface directly with clients, participate in interviews, and represent Design both inside and outside of the firm.
• Advanced competency with required computer software; including high-level knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign.
• Ability to make Design and documentation decisions requiring discretion and good judgement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop and explore alternate Design directions within the constraints of the Clients program, schedule, and budget.
• Establish project design goals in collaboration with the team/client.
• Research and promote awareness of current design trends and philosophies to staff.
• Foster collaboration and communication with both the Client and Design team.
• Collaborate with other Cooper Carry studios as required to meet project objectives.
• Maintain an advanced knowledge of materials, colors trends, and furniture/ fixture solutions.
• Review completed projects for design strengths and weaknesses to help further develop the studios design capabilities.
• Teach, develop, and inspire less experienced staff.
• Lead a team to produce a complete project document set that meets the project design intent.
• Adhere to both Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meet project design objectives, deadlines, and budget requirements.
• Develop details, material palettes and furnishings which are consistent with the design direction and support of the overall quality of the project.
• Direct and coordinate consultants as needed.
• Meet with Client and Contractor(s) to provide interpretation of project design.
• Ensure accuracy and completion of all project related tasks.
• Follow up and/or pass on project opportunities/leads to the appropria