Morris Adjmi ArchitectsEmployer: New Orleans, LA, USLocation: Fri, Aug 5 '22Posted on: Full-timeType:
A {Licensed} Interior Designer I / Interior Architect I (IDI/IAI) at MA works under the direction of mid-to senior-level interior designers to generate architectural concepts for interiors such as FF&E planning and selections, special design concepts and requirements, floor plan analysis, condition of building site, integrated structural, mechanical, and electrical components and visual design concepts, including materials. The IDI/IAI is responsible to carry out these design assignments requiring the development of new or improved techniques or design and assist in the production of construction drawings, with moderate oversight.
Key Expectations
Uphold the MA Guiding Principals in all aspects of work, including internal and external interactions and communications
Have the ability and willingness to be flexible, working both independently and collaboratively with the project team, consultants, and contractors
Be capable of learning and adapting to new software as required
Be a motivated, self-starter open to opportunities to learn and ask for advice; self-evaluate one’s skills, efficiency and where improvement is needed
Effectively communicate with team members and organize workload; meet established deadlines
Complete tasks with accuracy, precision, and attention to detail
Be a clear written and verbal communicator with strong presentation skills
Core Responsibilities
Project Design & Planning
Understand the MA “Project Road Map” as well as project schedule and pertinent deadlines
Participate in project design and development from concept through documentation
Assist team in the preparation of client design presentations (selecting conceptual images, generating 3D views, rendered elevations, material, and FF&E selections)
Develop an understanding of what should be included in a client presentation based on the meeting agenda
Develop FF&E package and selections
Implement design direction based on leadership feedback
Project Administration
Maintain project file structure
Project Documentation
Support the production of Design Development and Construction Document sets
Consistently review work for accuracy; update documentation from redlines
Assist with schedules for interior finishes, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and door hardware
Correspond with required vendors regarding specifications and pricing
Quality Control
Comply with MA Presentation Standards and Project Checklists
Research and reference building code and accessibility requirements
Have a familiarity with BIM execution plan
Archive project emails and maintains standard server file organization
Self-check own work
Construction Administration
Attend site meetings as observer as directed
Prepare surveys of existing conditions
Assist with Field Reports and Punch Lists
Maintain proper RFI Logs and Submittal Logs
Assist with review of RFIs and Submittals
Qualifications
Education:
Professional degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design
IAI: Architect License required
Other accreditations encouraged (NCIDQ, AIA, LEED)