Job Description
Join our team at TowerPinkster and open a new door to an amazing career! TowerPinkster, an innovative architecture, engineering and interior design firm based in the Midwest with offices in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky, is looking for a talented Interior Designer to join our Michigan team. We seek a design and technical-minded individual that brings creativity and ownership to the office each day. This person will enjoy opportunities to grow their knowledge and career responsibilities in a fun, supportive environment. The purpose of this Interior Design position is to lead the discipline responsibilities for the project and client team by completing working drawings and specifications for projects. Tasks will include, but are not limited to, client engagement, finish plan development, product selections for review, casework layouts, interior elevations, renderings, millwork design and detailing, interior signage drawings, furniture plans and related bid documents.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITES + EXPECTATIONS. Design Based: - Work as project lead on varying scales and project typologies.
- Develop design documents to illustrate programs, materials, and design solutions in 2d and 3d.
- Understand project team expectations in Programming, Concept Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Document Development, and Construction Administration.
- Exhibit strong design capabilities in space planning, the appropriate and creative application of finishes, custom designed millwork, and interior architecture.
Technical Focused: - Perform coordination efforts with the project team in creation of interior design documents.
- Assist design team and project coordination team in the detailing, model building, and illustration of design documents.
- Work with the project team to review and revise product specifications for the project manual.
- Review shop drawings and submittals.
- Research and understand code requirements and barrier-free guidelines for the interior environment.
- Create presentation documents and 3D renderings using Revit, Enscape, Lumion or other 3d software.
Client and Professional Based: - Continue to refine design and technical skills.
- Attend meetings to set goals and objectives for the project(s).
- Meet with product representatives to learn options and trends in the industry
- Foster strong client relationships and continuing engagement
- Mentor junior design team members and promote learning opportunities
- Delegate work assignments for growth, matching responsibility to individuals and providing mentorship and coaching
- Work independently and connect with Department Manager for reviews and resources.
POSITION COMPETENCIES - Act with integrity and trust.
- Possess a commitment to excellence.
- Work in a collaborative team environment.
- Balance team and individual responsibilities.
- Exhibit patience, good listening and comprehension skills..
- Demonstrate problem solving and creativity.
- Take responsibility for own actions and completion of tasks.
- Respond to requests in a timely fashion.
- Take personal responsibility for your own actions.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited program.
- Five to Seven years of professional Interior Design experience.
- Working toward or have obtained NCIDQ Certification.
- Proficient in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite – Photoshop and InDesign.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite - Word and Excel.
- 3D Computer graphic skills preferred, as well as hand sketching ability. Proficiency in Enscape is a plus.
- Knowledge of building code, barrier-free and ADA requirements as they impact interior design.
- Dynamic graphic presentations with solid design and communication skills
- Understand constructability and material selections that relate to design expression.
WHAT WE OFFER - National award-winning culture and a supportive work environment that empowers employees to stay healthy, fulfill their interests and passions, and balance work and life goals.
- Industry-leading total compensation (paid overtime, performance bonuses, profit sharing).
- Work-Life Balance program providing six additional holidays per year.
- Paid community service hours.
- Annual team training and professional development opportunities.
- The opportunity to reach your career goals with an award-winning firm.
TowerPinkster is a firm of architects, engineers, and interior designers committed to design integrity, quality, and environmental responsibility. Our doors opened in 1953 with just six people, and now we have more than 200 of the best employees in Michigan, Indiana, and Kentucky. At our firm, it’s our people who make us different. We have the freedom to explore new ideas, the tools to create innovative strategies, and the talent to inspire our clients through interactive design.
We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that empowers each person to be their genuine self. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For more than 70 years, we have made significant contributions to our communities through our commitment to quality, sustainable, and equitable design. Our active DEI committee is focused on driving initiatives within three areas: people, purpose, and process.
Our expertise and collaborative, client-centered approach means the best ideas rise to the top. TowerPinkster received the 2023 National 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for Award and the 2023 Best Firm Award from Zweig Group. We are proud of this achievement and are thankful for our client relationships, our generous communities, and all the employees who contribute to TowerPinkster’s exciting and creative culture! Our supportive work environment helps employees reach their career goals, and we have fun doing it!
. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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