Interior Designer

Description

Job Title: Interior Designer 

Accountable To: Studio Manager

FLSA Classification: Regular Full Time Exempt (Salary) 

Who We Are

SHM Architects, PLLC is a Dallas-based architecture, landscape, and interior design firm with extensive experience in master planning, single-family residential, retail, commercial, and healthcare architecture. A review of our portfolio will show no singular “style,” reflecting our design philosophy that unites the client’s programmatic requirements, budget, and a healthy respect for the site. We are ordinary people that are extraordinarily good at our work. Through the collaborative process and strong working relationships, we believe our portfolio reflects a more thoughtful and engaging work than that achieved by a single individual. For more information, please visit our website at http://www.shmarchitects.com

What We Believe

Our passion is enriching lives by enhancing the beauty of our environment. We believe creating beautiful designs with purpose requires two things: passion and time. Our clients understand that, while our process may be uncompromising, it results in personalized, luxurious designs that are never flashy, and are always aspirational.  

SHM Core Values:

• Embraces Imperfect Beauty
• Engaged to Make a Difference
• Displays Humility and Compassion
• Individually Driven
• Honest and Truthful

Are You a Fit?

Are you individually driven and engaged to make a difference at work and in the community? Would others describe you as a lifelong learner dedicated to taking a relaxed approach to finding new ways of solving complex design problems? Does the idea of crafting projects that last for generations excite you? Are you comfortable embracing imperfect beauty? 

If you answered yes, then read on!

A Day in the Office Looks Like This:

This position offers the opportunity for training and development leading to a future career path with the firm. The Junior Interior Designer works simultaneously on a variety of projects supporting the Interior Design Studio staff in the daily operations and individual design teams throughout all phases of projects.  

• Performs assignments under the direction of more experienced staff, including but not limited to project administration, schematic design, design development, and contract document administration
• Develops and manages project schedules and budgets with responsibility to keep project on schedule and manage additional services
• Curates cohesive design solutions of interior finishes, fixtures, furniture, and accessories within the clients desired budget and necessary lead times informed by the project's completion
• Assists in computer production of preliminary plans and coordinates finish plans, specifications, materials selections, and redlines
• Assists in preparation of client presentations and participates in client and contractor meetings
• Collaborates with contractors and vendors to select furniture, materials, and other interior products to satisfy the client’s design requirements
• Coordinates and determines all FF&E issues, including budgeting, resourcing, specifications, proposals, orders, tracking, and delivery of items
• Maintains physical and digital resources, including organization, updating, and maintaining inventory of finish library as well as product representative contact information
• Applies established interior design standards

Do You Have the Skills and Experience? Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• Can think creatively – big thinker
• Able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Detail-oriented and organized with excellent time management skills
• Capable of maintaining focus in an open office environment
• Strong customer service skills for interface with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills along with interpersonal skills

And Here’s Our End of the Bargain:

• Competitive salary with additional bonus opportunities
• Medical insurance 100% paid for employee only, based on coverage selected
• 100% paid short- and long-term disability and group life & AD&D insurance for employees
• Other voluntary benefits like dental, vision, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and Legal Shield/ID Shield
• Annual healthy living benefit
• Free use of Energy Square Fitness Center for employees
• HSA quarterly employer contributions
• Safe Harbor 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions whether you contribute or not
• Personalized PTO
• Five (5) paid holidays plus a winter break typically 12/24 through 1/1
• Paid leave for new parents (birth, adoption, placement / maternal and paternal) to support work/life balance and family bonding
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid covered parking for all employees
• Other perks like weekly breakfasts, monthly happy hours, office lunches, our Spring/Summer event, Texas State Fair Day and team building event, Halloween contests, Thanksgiving Family Luncheon, Winter Holiday Party, and the list goes on!

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

Indoor office environment. Normal work hours are 8:30 AM – 5:30 AM Central Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch. There may be a need to work outside of normal work hours or weekends to meet project deadlines. Some local travel is required. There may be an occasion that requires overnight travel.

Physical Demands

Work performed requires the ability to lift as much as 25 pounds, sit, stand, walk, operate a keyboard, and communicate clearly and effectively on the phone, in-person, and via written communication.

Work Authorization Requirement

Must be authorized to work in the US when an offer of employment is accepted. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification form (Form I-9) upon hire.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

It is the policy of SHM Architects, PLLC to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field required
• Licensure not required but preferred, even if in process
• Mid-level position for 3-6 years of professional experience
• Ability to source and curate a design for luxury-minded high net-worth clientele with follow through to installation 
• Experience with construction documents
• Proficient in AutoCAD and/or Revit
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 suite of products
• Exposure or experience with Sketch-Up and Studio Webware
• Proficient with technical detailing
• Strong sketch capabilities