Job Description
Salary:
You woke up this morning feeling good, and for good reason. Everything in your life, including your 5+ years of commercial interior architecture experience and possibly even your bachelors degree in interior design or architecture, has brought you to this moment.
The stars are in alignment and today is the day that you will put your design creativity, technical knowledge, and mentoring skills to good use. Your path will merge with that of a design studio in Orange County, CA that shares your passion for sustainability, wellness, and altruism.
Your intuition is telling you that you are destined for great success, friendships and working in a place that champions creativity and professional development. Take a look at the qualifications below and read the summary about Work Life at Sym8. If this sounds like a position and company you can be passionate about, please send us your resume. We cant wait to hear from you!
What You Will Do
Coordinate with internal project teams, consultants, contractors, engineers, fabricators, product reps, furniture dealers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives
Develop overall design concepts and select interior finishes, furniture, etc.
Coordinate detailed documentation with consultants (structural, MEP, lighting, AV, acoustical, accessibility, building envelope, life safety, etc.)
Ensure the design intent is incorporated into construction documentation
Resolve complex design issues with team to produceinnovative, technical, and constructible solutions
Participate in construction administration, evaluate bids, conduct site visits, address technical issues, and maintain quality control during construction
Review drawings, mockups, materials, and finish samples submitted by project contractors
Actively participate and contribute to the financial performance of project
Review and contribute to proposals and contracts
Establish and maintain ongoing, productive client relationships
Actively participate in Sym8 activities, initiatives, and learning curriculums
Contribute to Sym8s goals of altruism, wellness, and sustainability
Mentor and provide direction to junior team members
Develop and participate in internal presentations
Qualifications You Will Need
Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
Knowledge of SketchUp and Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
Knowledge of building codes, zoning, jurisdictional processes, building materials, specifications, and construction techniques
Experience in construction document preparation and field observation
Collaborative and team consciousness
Flexibility to focus on concurrent projects in various stages of development
Ability to learn quickly and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
Strong leadership, presentation, client service, and relationship management skills
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Strong talent for organization and attention to detail
Excellent time-management skills with ability to prioritize tasks, delegate, and meet deadlines
Passionate, self-starting, intelligent, dedicated, efficient
Your Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited school
5+ years of experience in all phases of commercial interiors projects
LEED AP, WELL AP certifications highly valued
Work Life at Sym8
Full-time