What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interior Designer position at NAC Architecture?
Description
Position: Interior Designer
Reports To: Senior Interior Designer/Project Manager
Classification: Non-Exempt
Date of Revision: 2021
NAC has developed and adapted a Flexible Work Policy that allows a majority of our employees to work from home (WFH) when it's the most effective venue benefiting their work and their team – so long as their in-office hours meets any established guidelines and requirements for their particular role. This policy was developed with the goal of embracing the benefits of a hybrid work environment that captures the greatest benefits of 1) the flexibility to work from home and 2) the benefits achieved working from our offices.
Interior Designer- is position having completed a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Assists interior design project team with 3-D model drafting, presentation, plans/designs/furnishes interiors of various building types and assists mid to senior level designers with development of design solutions, researches and selects colors/finishes/materials, performs site surveys, and maintains resource materials.
Requirements
Essential Functions:
- Regularly perform work under supervision requiring independent judgment and discretion on design and presentation drafting for interior design project including planning, conceptual design, schematic design, and design development tasks
- Apply established interior design standards
- Research interior products and select colors/finishes/materials and document selections
- Maintain resource library and schedule product rep meetings
- Preform site survey and documentation
- Complete routine checking and/or verification tasks
- Competent in computer/aided drawing, presentation tools and basic Revit software
- Incorporate purposeful design to reflect the underlying “story” of the project, including consistent design flow throughout the whole building project, not just the major areas
Competencies:
- Knowledge of interior design concepts, practices, and procedures
- Ability to read architectural drawings
- Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD required
- Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suites highly desirable (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design)
- Proficiency with Sketch Up or Rhino highly desirable (Lumion, Enscape and V-Ray for Sketch up is a plus)
- Strong organizational skills, self-motivated and effective under pressure
- Knowledgeable of industry terminology and standard construction methods / materials preferred
- Strong visual discrimination and extra attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
Certification Requirements
- None
Supervisory Requirements
- None
Work Environment
- This position operates in a professional open office environment with low to moderate noise levels including collaborative work areas for team meetings. Each office location has a workstation for scanning/ photocopying and a cafe for dining. Building construction sites may include varying temperatures, wind, dust, and noise levels and may include hazardous and dirty conditions
Physical Demands
- Hand/Wrist/Finger dexterity for 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week
- Ability to lift a 15 to 25 lbs of material samples
- Ability to sit for long periods of time
Position Type/Hours expected to work
- This is a full-time position with a minimum expectation of 40 hours per week
Travel
- Occasional travel
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or related field
- Entry level, minimal experience required
Work Authorization
- Sponsorship may be considered
AAP/EEO Statement
NAC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity employment. As a result, all qualified employees and prospective employees will be recruited, selected, and trained without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, experiences, growth potential and previous work record. This same non- discriminatory consideration will be used in all other aspects of the employment relationship.
NAC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability to the extent that doing so does not create an undue hardship on NAC, Inc. NAC encourages employees and applicants to communicate any special needs by engaging in an interactive process with NAC to formulate reasonable accommodations.
