Interior Designer

SUMMARY

The Senior Interior Designer provides planning services to ensure optimal use of space and develops occupancy and logistical options to achieve client needs. They will develop design concepts, strategic occupancy plans & forecasts according to client needs and specifications and with consideration to factors such as cost, budget, timelines, environment, structural impact and limitations. Design work must meet client specifications and must be delivered within budget and timelines. This includes day-to-day churn services, needs analysis/validation, stacking, blocking, cad layouts, etc. Options are developed in support of annual planning and in response to client on-demand business needs. 

The Senior Designer works with internal BGIS staff as well as client and external consultants, as required, to ensure timely, successful implementation of space & occupancy planning initiatives. Leads and reviews work of other Interior Designers as required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Design Delivery

• Performs interior design activities including needs analysis, programming, work process analysis, stacking, blocking, finishes selection, design conceptualization, rendering, digital sample boards, specification writing, construction drawing creation, estimating construction administration, deficiency identification and problem solving as required.

• Develops design concepts that meet client needs and with consideration to work process, culture, project implementation, plans, serviceability, sustaining costs, environmental considerations (LEED), impact to related building systems and other project specific conditions. Executes design projects within pre-established budget, time and architectural program limitations.

• Renders design ideas in the form of 3-D renderings, sketches, plans, models and schemes using computer aided design (CAD)software in response to client needs.

• Prepares working drawings, and construction documentation to meet all building codes within applicable jurisdiction.

• Develops and prepares material cost estimates, project specifications, and requirements tender documents, schedules, and staffing plans to complete projects.

• Works with clients to define project.

• Manages the interior design lifecycle for each client engagement.

• Creates schedules while monitoring progress against timelines.

• Works closely with project manager, design coordinators, and project teams on conceptual designs, presentations, design development, and production.