Interior Designer Manager

Grant Leading Technology - Washington, DC

Full-time - Manager

Washington, DC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Interior Designer Manager at Grant Leading Technology (GLT) is responsible for overseeing the design process of commercial interiors, ensuring that projects meet client needs and are delivered on time. This role involves managing a team of designers, coordinating with various departments, and maintaining high standards of quality and customer service. The ideal candidate will be creative, collaborative, and experienced in commercial interior design, with a strong focus on client relationships and project management.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and direction to direct reports
• Develop professional growth opportunities for direct reports
• Communicate job expectations and plan, monitor, and appraise job results
• Delegate responsibility, provide regular feedback, and hold direct reports accountable
• Evaluate, and improve the efficiency of business processes and procedures
• Prepare periodic reports for management to track strategic goal accomplishments
• Communicate regularly with management and executives
• Monitor and manage team performance
• Document and present the team’s project status tracker
• Develop and streamline design processes
• Assist in training process development and implementation
• Maintain quality service by enforcing quality and customer service standards
• Lead client communications and foster client/company relationships
• Coordinate deadlines and deliverables of Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Designers
• Assist Lead Designers on large full building renovations
• Lead space planning requirements gathering to determine clients' needs
• Conduct site surveys, walk-throughs, and furniture punch list
• Travel to perform site surveys, including architectural and furniture surveys
• Participate in architecture, Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP), and furniture meetings
• Develop test-fits, concept plans, and furniture & finish selections for medium to large renovations and commercial spaces
• Develop 35% Design Intent Drawings (DIDs)
• Apply ADA/ABAA standards to all deliverables
• Assist in research to support design team on concept development
• Work within timely schedules to coordinate the completion of tasks through to final project completion
• Establish and maintain client, vendor, and consultant relationships
• Prepare deliverables for client presentation
• Review DIDs and Construction drawings (CDs)

Requirements

• Experience working within a quality management system
• Experience in supervising and managing a team
• Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills
• Works well in stressful and complex environments
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Interior Design or Architecture or Fine Arts required
• 10 years of experience in commercial interior design furnishings, finishes, fixtures and equipment in various stages, from conception to completion required
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Furniture experience is a must
• Experience with Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Suite or other design software
• Significant exposure to various standards and practices applied in the design field
• Experience working on projects in various stages, from conception to completion
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience leading a project team
• Experience communicating with client, PM and vendors
• Government experience
• Overseeing 20 plus projects
• Training new hires
• Implementing new processes and standards
• Presenting and conveying designs to end users
• Must live in the United States
• Authorized to work in the United States with an ability to pass public trust clearance

Nice-to-haves

• Working with Herman Miller and/or MillerKnoll is a plus
• Working with OFS is a plus
• Experience working with Revit
• Proficiency in developing 3D designs using 2020 CAP
• Proficiency in completing DIDs and CDs
• NCIDQ Certification
• LEED Certified
• Management experience in a team-oriented workplace

Benefits

• 100% employer paid base healthcare plan
• 401k plan is immediately vested
• Paid time off
• 11 federal holidays
• Short/long-term disability
• 401k matching
• Opportunities for professional development