Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager 8+ Years Experience

$100,000 - $120,000/Yr

Kss Architects - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Senior

Philadelphia, PA

51-100 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager at KSS Architects is responsible for leading the interior design of various projects, ensuring high-quality outcomes that exceed client expectations. This role involves supervising junior designers, collaborating with project architects and consultants, and managing all aspects of project execution from design direction to construction administration. The ideal candidate will have a strong design sensibility, excellent project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop design direction for multiple projects from programming and conceptual design through construction.
• Interface with clients at every level of a project.
• Support project teams by aligning in-house staffing resources with project needs, budget, and deadlines.
• Mentor junior staff and provide direction.
• Manage all aspects of projects including budget, fees, schedule, scope of work, and coordination with other disciplines.
• Prepare project workplans and manage workflow throughout design and documentation phases.
• Work with Marketing to prepare proposals and develop project teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• NCIDQ Certification.
• Strong experience in project and workflow management of interior design practice.
• Knowledge of FF & E specifications and bidding.
• Strong commitment to design and technical quality.
• Experience with client interface, networking, and relationship building.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Workplace, hospitality, and institutional project experience.
• Fluency with Autodesk Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe suite is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized with an eye for detail and creative problem solving.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of material application and detailing.
• Legal working status in the United States.
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Nice-to-haves

• LEED Accreditation
• WELL Certification

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k)/Roth with company match