Interior Designer, Intermediate

As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved in developing comprehensive material and finish palettes, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings. You'll also coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, working closely with the integrated design team to deliver high-quality work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements. In addition, you may assist the project manager with scheduling, developing work plans, creating cartoon sets, and ensuring QA/QC throughout the project. You'll often take the lead on interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations.

Responsibilities

Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring design excellence; Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers; Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents; Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas; Apply appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations; Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination; Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions; Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues; Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets; Develop comprehensive material and finish palettes; Create 3D renderings; Prepare presentation drawings; Coordinate design and technical development of interior aspects of projects; Assist project manager with scheduling, developing work plans, creating cartoon sets, and ensuring QA/QC; Take the lead on interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in interior design in a professional design firm; Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design; Professional licensure or working towards professional licensure; Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills; Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software; Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans; Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail; Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask; Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts; Must be eligible to work in the United States without need for work visa or residency sponsorship

Benefits

100% employee-owned with opportunity for ownership in the Firm; Four-day in-office work model with flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays