Sr. Project Designer

Cushman & Wakefield is a leading commercial real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Sr. Project Designer to lead the interior design effort for complex projects. The role involves developing design documentation, supporting project designers, and executing the full design process from concept to construction.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the interior design effort of special or more complex projects
• Support Project Designers in quality review of design deliverables
• Support on-boarding and training of new Project Designers
• Contribute experience to the interior environment with knowledge and skills about space planning, interior building materials and finishes; casework, furniture, furnishings, and equipment; lighting; acoustics; wayfinding; ergonomics and anthropometrics; and human environmental behavior
• Execute full design process, from initial sketch through start of construction
• Work independently or with minor oversight to perform assignments including, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation
• Produce mood, material and design presentations independently or with minimal supervision
• Participate in internal and consultant meetings
• Provide extensive and rapid fire knowledge of FF&E vendors and resources to the team
• Be wildly creative and push the boundaries!

Requirements:

• At least four (4) years of design experience within the commercial real estate market
• Excellent time management, communication, collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, in addition to the ability to work independently
• Excellent time management, communication, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Skills coordinating Audio Visual and other specialty consultants
• Must be able to lead a team effort, and delegate work to all team members to enable them to work independently
• Project Goals. Understand, document, and confirm the client's and stakeholders' goals and objectives, including design outcomes, space needs, project budget, and needs for specific or measurable outcomes
• Data Collection: Collect data from client and stakeholders by engaging in programming, surveys, focus groups, charrette exercises, and benchmarking to maximize design outcomes and occupant satisfaction
• Bachelor's degree from an CIDA accredited institution in a related discipline or field of study (i.e. Architecture, --Interior Design, Corporate Real Estate, Facilities, Project or Construction Management, etc.) required, OR Bachelor's degree in Other Major than above plus Interior Design Certification, Degree or Diploma