Interior Designer III

Perkins&Will Miami Studio is looking for a talented Interior Designer III to bring creativity, technical expertise, and leadership to our projects. In this role, you will contribute to design development, produce construction documents, collaborate with teams, and coordinate with contractors and vendors. You should have a professional degree in Interior Design, 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Revit, and strong problem-solving skills.

For full consideration, please include a portfolio with your resume, either as a link or a PDF of work samples. Applications without a portfolio may not be fully considered.

Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of project complexity to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team by adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
• Exhibits advanced understanding and independent development of interior design concepts and integration of the architectural design process and in market sector.
• Executes contract documents, including but not limited to floor plans and details, reflected ceiling plans, mill work design, furniture layouts, finish plans, and schedules.
• Exercises critical judgement in creating materials and models for client presentations.
• Develops graphic communication skills to illustrate design concepts.
• Influences and manipulates design elements such as spatial layout, color, light, texture, and scale.
• Researches manufacturers and selects colors, finishes, materials, lighting, and furniture for interior application, ensuring sustainability goals of the firm are maintained.
• Begins to take ownership of project scope, budgets, and deliverables.
• Provides programming and space planning analysis as well as area calculations.
• Implements a creative approach to complete tasks and responsibilities on projects, within the scope of schedule and budget, in an organized, timely, and consistent way.
• Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
• Supports growth of others.
• Expresses curiosity about the world of design and the industry at large.
• Takes increasing ownership on tasks within project teams and studio activities.
• Participates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
• Keeps open and proactive communication within team and with designated team leader.
• Communicates ideas and thoughts in a way that inspires others.
• Coordinates effectively and participates in meetings with clients, partners, and consultants.

 

Proficiencies: 

• BIM
• Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc)
• Basic knowledge in programming, planning, and site analysis
• Preliminary design studies
• Contract documents
• Field observations and measurements
• Life safety requirements
• Furniture and interior product specifications
• Construction contract administration

 

Software Skills: 

• Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
• Advanced Revit
• Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
• Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
• Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
• Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
• Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio

 

Licensure/Certifications/Education:

• LEED GA within 6 months of hire
• Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty,
• BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer
• CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
• Preparing for NCIDQ
• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required

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