Overview:
Bring your passion for design, your curiosity, and your project management expertise to our DC HGA office! As an Interior Designer/Project Manager you will collaborate with our industry thought leaders in design, sustainability, and architectural innovation! We are looking for an individual experienced in actively working on interior projects and directing project teams.
This position requires outstanding communication skills as there will be significant contact with the client, tenants, contractors, consultants, city agencies and the in-house team. The candidate must have excellent programming and space planning skills and be familiar with the tenant planning process. This person must also have a good understanding of building accessibility codes, exiting and life/safety requirements in various building types.
Downtown DC office opening 2024!
In this role you will:
- Serve as main point of contact for project accounts, manage client expectations and meetings.
- Oversee the project team and relevant consultant to assure smooth project delivery.
- Work within project schedules to prioritize tasks and coordinate the completion of documentation required from initial design phase through final project completion.
- Actively collaborate with marketing and design principals and business development teams in pursuits by authoring fee proposals, generating project work plan, and participating in project interviews.
- Complete project accounting tasks such as setting up new projects and reviewing monthly billing projections and invoicing.
- Participate in weekly staffing meetings and coordinating workflow planning with staffing coordinator and project teams.
- Motivate and inspire design teams to create design solutions with enduring impact though original insight that elevate HGAs design excellence.
- Works with Architectural and Interior Design team to develop the interior design solutions for projects ranging from workplace, higher education, and other community and commercial buildings.
- Research materials and concepts to advise and support design team on technical issues influencing interior design concept development.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with multidisciplinary team members.
You will need to have:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Interior Design/Interior Architecture program or related field.
- 8+ years of progressive professional experience.
- Professional licensure and/or certification required.
- Ability to oversee and be responsible for project delivery.
- Knowledge of:
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- interior design concepts, materials, and furnishing requirements – including concepts, practices, standards and principles;
- thorough understanding of the technical process for large and small-scale interiors projects;
- building materials, specifications, and construction techniques;
- applicable codes (city, state, federal); and
- finish materials, FF&E selection and specification, interior design components for millwork / casework and construction detailing.
- Proficiency in Revit required; Experience with 3D visualization tools such as Enscape or SketchUp highly desired.
- Fluent knowledge of adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office suite.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Excellent listening skills.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to client needs.
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and collaborate within given timelines while integrating a high degree of attention to detail, organization and deadlines.
- Ability to be nimble and juggle multiple projects at a time at various points in the design process.
Salary Information:
The pay range listed aligns to the geography of the office for which this position is posted. Actual compensation will be based upon work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Individuals in this role working more than 24 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in HGA’s robust benefit programs which include an annual bonus and success sharing bonus program, 401(k) guaranteed contribution, paid parental leave, medical, dental and life insurance plans as well as PTO and short- and long-term disability programs. Salary Range: $99,500 – $144,400
Additional Information:
We are committed to meeting our clients’ sustainability goals as well as challenging our industry. We aim to develop the expertise and research to push beyond net zero energy to net positive energy; from a neutral effect on health, safety, and resources to a positive one. As the need and desire for sustainability environments grow, so does the focus on high-performance buildings with sound data that we can share back with clients and our design teams.
HGA is a place where you can do your best work. We believe that enduring, impactful design results from deep insight into the people and passions that animate each unique environment. We value empathy, are fueled by curiosity, and embrace the hard work that leads to innovation. Equally important is our commitment to creating a culture of inclusivity and diversity where we encourage your originality, respect the need for flexibility and work-life balance, and empower your desired career growth. HGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering. Learn more about us here.
Application Requirements & Instructions
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Location: DC