OFFICEUNTITLED (OU)Employer: Culver City, CA, USLocation: Tue, Apr 19 '22Posted on: Full-timeType:
Intermediate Interior Designer (level II)
6 to 8 years of Experience
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Culver City, CA 90230
About OFFICEUNTITLED:
OFFICEUNTITLED is a young, energetic architecture and design firm focused on creative solutions across multiple scales and typologies, including commercial, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use. Established in 2013 as R&A and rebranded in 2019 as OFFICEUNTITLED, the practice leverages the award-winning design and project leadership of its four principals and a broad portfolio of experience in transformative architecture and interiors projects. OFFICEUNTITLED sees the value in every project as an opportunity for transformation and impact.
Job Description:
Qualified candidates must be passionate about design excellence and have a minimum of six (6) years of prior Interior Design experience, and a NAAB accredited, or equivalent, degree. Experience will clearly show a strong creative design portfolio and strong project delivery experience. Candidates must demonstrate experience with innovative materials along with strong technical knowledge of complex building systems and materials often found in creative and hospitality-centric projects. This position fits a person who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment, values creativity and exploration and is passionate about project delivery and utmost quality. Intermediate Interior Designer’s responsibilities include:
Generate all architectural concepts for interior projects, including full responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating interior design assignments
Effective and engaging collaboration with Principals, senior staff, junior staff, consultants, and others to develop & complete the full range of documents and services required for projects in an award-winning design-culture environment
Assist the Principal-in-Charge or Director through all design phases, from conceptual presentations and Schematic Design to Design Development and production of Construction Documents
Independently source architectural and interior finishes, FF&E items, and other specifications
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of code compliance, building standards, policies, and procedures and can direct others in the use of those resources
Evaluate and implement code, accessibility, and programming analysis information
Provides subject matter expertise and specific components of Interior Design
Review and help coordinate Contractors, Vendors, and Consultant disciplines such as Structural, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Acoustical Engineers to ensure an integrated approach and coordinate project requirements
Produce project documentation to accurately represent design ideas and the project to the client, approving agency, and contractor in sufficient detail to facilitate construction of the project
Possess the ability to create design decks in Adobe InDesign (INDD) as well as complete drawing sets in Revit
Fluent in English, spoken and written (2nd language is an asset)
Proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and meet or exceed deadlines on assigned tasks
Great interpersonal communication skills and a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working
Ability to facilitate programming efforts, space plan, draft, and put together design presentations as well as construction documents.
Client and consultant management skills
Strong conceptual and design skills, technical detailing & construction administration experience
Minimum six (6) years of experience as an Architect/Interior Designer on built and published work
Comprehensive knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (INDD, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Sketchup, and MS Office Suite Applications
Experience in Rhino, Lumion, and V-Ray are a plus
Knowledge and understanding of furniture specification and procurement with creative office and/or hospitality projects preferred
Experience working with a leading American or International architecture office including Concept Design, Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Licensed and/or LEED AP are assets
Holds all legal permits and visas required to work in the USA
Identify issues, risks, and conflicts and ask for assistance and/or delegates in a timely and constructive manner when required.
Carry out complex assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques and procedures
Represent OFFICEUNTITLED to all outside individuals, agencies, and others with the highest level of professionalism.
Desired Skills and Experience
Skills
Fluent in English, spoken and written (2nd language is an asset)
Proactive, self-motivated individual with a strong work ethic and interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and meet or exceed deadlines on assigned tasks
Great interpersonal communication skills and a flexible and open attitude towards new ways of working
Ability to facilitate programming efforts, space plan, draft, and put together design presentations as well as construction documents.
Client and consultant management skills
Strong conceptual and design skills, technical detailing & construction administration experience
Education
Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design
Experience and Qualifications:
Minimum six (6) years of experience as an Architect/Interior Designer on built and published work
Comprehensive knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud Suite (INDD, Photoshop, and Illustrator), Sketchup, and MS Office Suite Applications
Experience in Rhino, Lumion, and V-Ray are a plus
Knowledge and understanding of furniture specification and procurement with creative office and/or hospitality projects preferred
Experience working with a leading American or International architecture office including Concept Design, Construction Documents and Construction Administration
Licensed and/or LEED AP are assets
Other Requirements
Holds all legal permits and visas required to work in the USA
COVID-19 vaccination will be required for this position subject to legally valid exemptions
OFFICEUNTITLED is an equal opportunity employer
Competitive compensation package
Health Insurance, dental and vision plans, 401k plans (non-matching), and tuition/student loan reimbursement
