Architectural Designer

Interior Architects - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Architectural Designer at IA Interior Architects is responsible for leading all design phases for interior projects, establishing the vision, and managing a team while engaging extensively with clients. This role requires a blend of technical design skills, leadership, and collaboration to create high-performance and visually compelling environments that align with client goals and business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Assists in overall technical design for projects
• Directs staff to complete design and technical drawing
• Reviews design and technical drawing of junior designers
• Reviews engineering drawings to ensure compliance with design solutions
• Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings
• Aids in the creation of floor plans, elevations, architectural and millwork details for RFPs
• Reviews and redlines construction documents, shop drawings, and related submittals
• Produces, reviews, and finalizes space plans for projects
• Finalizes details on projects with extensive knowledge of detailing
• Reviews and produces final cost estimates
• May assist with support for field surveys in unusual circumstances
• Manages overall design budget and ensures adherence to it
• Informs PM and/or client of any potential budget variances
• Manages the work of other Designers and provides feedback on work product
• Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirements
• Provides needed information to clients on design specifications

Requirements

• Graduate of architecture school or equivalent experience
• 3+ years' experience in corporate or workplace design projects preferred
• Extensive knowledge of design principles
• Extensive knowledge of store planning methodology
• Proficient with furniture layout concepts
• Expert sketching and rendering skills
• Expert architecture detailing skills
• Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
• Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes, and ADA requirements
• Extensive knowledge of contract administration
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
• Advanced Revit skills
• Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
• Affinity Program skills or equivalent
• Extensive verbal and written communication skills
• Extensive presentation and graphic communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead staff

Nice-to-haves

• Working knowledge of budget preparation and proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints