Interior Designer

Kingscott Creative Limited - Portage, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Portage, MI

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

As an Interior Designer at Kingscott, you will specialize in designing and planning interior spaces for a variety of facilities, including K-12 educational campuses, community multi-use facilities, and hospitality venues. Your role will involve creating functional, aesthetically pleasing, and efficient interior environments that cater to the specific needs of the facility's occupants while aligning with its overall purpose. You will be expected to collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to assess their needs and translate them into effective design solutions. Your responsibilities will include developing detailed interior construction drawings that optimize space utilization and traffic flow, while ensuring compliance with building codes and regulations. You will create design concepts, mood boards, and presentations that reflect the facility's brand and desired atmosphere. Additionally, you will select appropriate furniture, fixtures, and materials that enhance both functionality and aesthetics. A strong emphasis will be placed on sustainable design practices, integrating environmentally friendly materials and promoting energy efficiency in your projects. Collaboration is key in this role, as you will work alongside architects, contractors, and engineers to ensure that interior design elements are seamlessly integrated with the overall architectural design. You will utilize CAD software and other visualization tools to create 3D models and renderings, helping clients visualize the proposed designs. Furthermore, you will manage project budgets, oversee the implementation of design plans, and ensure that all projects adhere to relevant regulations and guidelines. Your ability to present design concepts and incorporate client feedback will be crucial to achieving project objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand the facility's functional requirements, design goals, and user needs.
• Develop detailed interior construction document drawings that optimize space utilization, traffic flow, and functionality while adhering to building codes and regulations.
• Create design concepts, mood boards, and presentations that reflect the facility's brand, purpose, and desired atmosphere.
• Select appropriate furniture, fixtures, equipment, and materials that enhance the functionality and aesthetics of the facility.
• Choose color schemes, materials, finishes, and textures that align with the facility's design concept and intended use.
• Integrate sustainable design practices and environmentally friendly materials into projects, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, engineers, and other professionals to ensure seamless integration of interior design elements with the overall architectural design.
• Use computer-aided design (CAD) software and other visualization tools to create 3D models, renderings, and virtual walkthroughs to help clients and stakeholders visualize the proposed design.
• Stay updated on trends in educational furniture design, ergonomic advancements, and technology integration to provide modern and forward-thinking solutions.
• Develop and manage project budgets, including cost estimates for materials, furnishings, labor, and other expenses.
• Oversee the implementation of the design plan, including coordinating construction and installation activities, managing timelines, and addressing any challenges.
• Ensure that interior design projects adhere to relevant building codes, accessibility guidelines, and other regulatory requirements.
• Present design concepts, plans, and visualizations to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback and ensuring alignment with project objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or other related field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant interior design experience required, K-12 preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD software and other design tools.
• Strong creative and artistic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Interiors project management experience and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Familiarity with sustainable design principles and practices.
• Proficiency in architectural design software, AutoCAD, Revit, and other relevant tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extremely proficient with computer-aided design (CAD) software such as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation and consultation skills.
• Ability to translate client ideas into visual and/or tangible references such as drawings or models.
• Knowledge of architectural, civil, structural, and electrical disciplines; building construction; cost estimating; and building codes.
• Possess and demonstrate solid analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in an energetic and challenging work environment.