Senior Interior Designer-Workplace

Stantec’s Buildings team is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.

Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.

Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for advancing the design portfolio of Stantec’s Austin interiors practice. The ideal candidate will have exceptional design skills, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovating workplace design concepts. As a Stantec Interior Designer, you are passionate about your craft, combine creativity and technical knowledge with business skills, and understand how to produce functionally beautiful spaces for clients.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Innovation in architecture and design;
• Lead interior design teams on workplace projects;
• Collaborate on workplace interiors projects including workplace strategy, programming client needs, conceptual and schematic design, design development and management of budgets and schedules;
• Develop space planning concepts and generate program documents;
• Participate in the selection of furniture systems and specifications;
• Provide project team coordination for finish plans, specification and material selections required for construction;
• Work with consultants, corporate real estate teams, developers, furniture dealers, product reps and fabricators to meet overall project objectives;
• Assist in managing client expectations, team communication, and consultant coordination;
• Contribute to office activities, initiatives and learning programs;
• Participate in business development and marketing efforts;
• Assure that design conforms to a contractual agreement with the client;
• Establish and maintain ongoing productive client relationships;
• Champion innovation in modular design, sustainability, and integrated building systems;
• Develop and maintain Stantec's architectural standards, specifications, and design guidelines;
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, accessibility standards, and environmental regulations;
• Publish technical articles and contribute to thought leadership initiatives;
• Balance strategic initiatives with hands-on project execution, managing multiple priorities in parallel;
• Lead site planning, building layout, and integration of architectural systems across multiple disciplines.

 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of materials, detailing and construction techniques;
• Designer of multiple award-winning projects;
• Proven design leadership skills with particular emphasis on mentoring and teaching; 
• Proven appreciation and commitment to expertise driven design solutions;
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of expertise within the firm;
• Successful at building and managing client relationships;
• Experienced presenter with an interest and passion for public speaking;
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape and other modeling software programs;
• Knowledge and understanding of database software including Excel and/or Tableau;
• Proficient in Adobe Create Suite applications (Photoshop,Illustator,InDesign);
• Strong knowledge of the design process;
• Understand furniture finishes, materials, color selections and specifications;
• Experience with construction document preparation;
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas to internal and external clients;
• Leadership, organizational, communication and relationship management skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in architecture, interior design or related field
10 years of experience as an interior designer with a focus on workplace projects
Registered Interior Designer

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspec