NICOLEHOLLISEmployer: San Francisco, CA, USLocation: Tue, Mar 30 '21Posted on: Full-timeType:
HOSPITALITY SENIOR DESIGNER
The position of Senior Hospitality Designer contributes to our success by designing and overseeing the schematic design, design development and project management for our hospitality projects. The designer will be expected to recommend a visual representation of the concept and communicate the Principal Designer's objectives orally and visually. The designer will be expected to manage all project-related tasks, client meetings and contractor coordination working directly with the Principal Designer and Hospitality Studio Director, collaborating with fellow studio members, clients, consultants, and artisans. You will generally work from our offices in San Francisco, but may be asked to travel from time to time.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for the development and realization of project, start to finish
Lead team in conceiving of project concept and design to meet client program, NHID standards, local code, and project budget constraints
Preparing project cost and fee analysis and review project billing
Ensure on-time delivery of all contract documents
Coordinate and participate in the preparation of all contract documents including: Design presentations, Moodboards, 3D Models & Visualization, Rendered Floorplans and Elevations, Specifications and drawings, Full set of construction drawings, Finish, hardware, & plumbing selection and specifications, FF&E selection, Custom furniture design and documentation, Finish boards and/or boxes, FF&E binders
Supervise, develop and mentor Designers
Review in collaboration with Hospitality Director all documents to ensure they meet design intent, client’s needs and visions, and company standards
Act as liaison between Principal/Creative Director, Design Director and design team during design process
Work with Design Director to review scope, schedule, budget, staffing needs, and project milestones
Represent and manage design coordination between clients and consultants
Attend site visits and client presentations and coordination meetings
Present design presentations to clients and consultants
Lead team in performing field visits/measurements and construction administration services including site visits, responding to RFIs, reviewing control samples and shop drawings, coordinating with consultants, manufacturers, and contractors, and completing punch list
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT:
Observe & communicate trends in the hospitality market
Attend vendor presentations and inform team of new and innovative products
Pursue individual professional/skill development
Contribute to studio development goals
Attend and represent company at industry events/trade shows as required
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/QUALITIES:
Minimum of 8 years experience in hospitality design or proven skill level
Strong conceptual design approach
Comprehensive knowledge of hospitality design standards and an understanding of hospitality operations
Architecture or Interior Design degree, accredited 4yr+ program
Proven organizational abilities and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects across various phases
Strong experience in management and coordination of construction drawing sets with strong knowledge of construction detailing, materials, methods, and codes
Strong experience in management and coordination of FF&E specification deliverables/implementation and available vendor/fabricators
Strong experience in the management and implementation of a design concept in a team environment through completion that is on schedule and meets budget and design intent.
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SPEXX, SketchUp, and MS Office
Is collaborative, self-motivated, positive, and flexible with strong verbal and written communication skills
Provides inspiration and motivation for hospitality design studio
Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff
Knowledge of commercial building standards, fire safety codes, ADA codes, and applicable codes for textiles, furnishings, and finishes
This position is full time, permanent, and with full Healthcare Coverage, 401(k) Safe Harbor Matching, Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account, Commuter Benefits, 529 College Pre-Tax Plan, and PTO
Please send resume, portfolio and additional documentation including CAD details, drawings, schedules and presentations along with salary requirements to careers@nicolehollis.com