Interior Designer

Department: Interior Design

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Waterloo, IA

Reporting To: Jane Miller

Compensation: $60,000 - $110,000 / year

Description

ISG is a nationally recognized architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental firm. Our mission: simplify solutions—passionately design the future, drives the work we do for our clients. ISG employee owners are motivated by a shared goal to stretch the limits of great design and go above and beyond to positively influence each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. If this sounds like a mission and culture you want to invest in, explore your career potential within our Interior Design team.
You will work closely with Jane Miller, IIDA, Interior Design Practice Group Leader and Andrea Wright, IIDA, Senior Interior Designer. As an Interior Designer at ISG, you will be responsible for collaborating on projects from schematic design and design development through construction documents and construction administration. Your role and responsibilities will vary from project-to-project, including, but not limited to, developing precedent image presentations, 3D renderings, finish floor plans, elevations and details, space planning, finish palettes, and furniture specifications, all the while working within the project scope, timeline, budget, and fee structure. Additionally, you will work collaboratively with clients, contractors, vendors and other ISG team members to deliver projects.
The Interior Design team supports many of our growing business units, including Commercial, Education, Government + Cultural, Healthcare, Residential + Mixed Use, Public Works, and Sports + Recreation. You will work on a variety of project types ranging in size and complexity, such as PreK-12 schools, corporate buildings, workspaces, medical facilities, houses of worship, civil buildings, athletic stadiums, housing complexes, and retail environments. As a valuable team member, you will possess a high level of creativity and attention to detail, listen first and be a strong communicator, take personal initiative and collaborate with others to develop solutions, and bring a positive mindset to every project.

Essential Duties

• Leads or assists interior designers with the development of design solutions within constraints of client goals, budgets, and codes
• Utilize Revit and other programs to create and assist with designs
• Research and select appropriate material selections while maintaining resource library
• Work with all internal disciplines and external consultants to complete project objectives
• Participate in client meetings and demonstrate an understanding of projects, goals, and expectations
• Be an accountable, eager, and creative employee owner!

We’ve listed a compensation range that reflects our expectations for this role, including both direct and indirect components.  We understand that your experience and value may fall outside of this range. If you feel you're a strong fit but your compensation needs differ, we’re open to a conversation—let’s talk.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• 5+ years of Interior Design experience, preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design
• Experience with Revit, Adobe Photoshop, and InDesign is preferred
• Knowledge of the design process, including furniture and specifications, color, and materials
• Able to multi-task and establish priorities
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Self-directed and can work independently with minimal supervision

ISG Employee Owner Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision
• Paid time off, pro-rated amount available on your start date
• Paid holidays and paid volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• Bi-annual profit sharing
• Employee Ownership Stock Plan (ESOP)
• 401K retirement plan
• Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Bereavement leave
• Supplemental voluntary benefits
• Short term and long-term disability
• Parking reimbursement, varies on office location
• Cell phone plan reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement for ISG-approved travel