Senior Interior Designer

Overview:

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Senior Interior Designer to join our Interior Design team in our Simsbury, CT office.

Then, we execute a successful design by taking an objective look at our client and observing how they work and function within that space.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with colleagues to promote an inter-disciplinary and collaborative design culture.
• Responsible for leading, overseeing, supervising, and coordinating project activities.
• Ensure the success of the projects under their management.
• Serve as the primary design liaison to the client and oversight of construction documents.
• May assign tasks to and oversee the work of design/production staff.
• Familiarity and/or direct experience in the Hospitality, Healthcare and Academic practice areas.
• Coordinates all communication between the client and Colliers Engineering & Design, ensuring timely resolution of client concerns and management of business issues including contracts and additional services.
• Delivers clear and timely feedback/communication to the project team.
• Monitors the performance of the project team and approach, to ensure that Colliers Engineering & Designs quality standards and design goals are met.
• Establishes, maintains and documents regular project-related meetings including client, internal team and consultants’ meetings.
• Considers risk management by monitoring client issues and technical issues in a timely manner to minimize liability.
• Completely integrates the design and technical aspects of a project.
• Initiates, documents and maintains project setup, including contract review, project process and filing procedures, work authorizations and assisting accounting in timely distribution of invoices.
• Responsible for meeting or exceeding the financial goals established for the project and providing timely and appropriate information to Accounting to initiate invoicing.
• Has direct contact responsibility with clients and associated consultants, to ensure timely collections and management of delinquent accounts receivables.
• Ensures the orderly and complete preparation, distribution and retention of all project written records.
• Understands design philosophies, overall building design concepts, design software and delivery methods.
• Understands and responds to the technical implications of design decisions.
• Defines, monitors and maintains control of the scope of work and services for the project including schedule and work plan.
• Prepares client and consultant proposals, fees, schedules and contracts.
• Behaves consistently with integrity, trust and commitment.
• Promotes the office culture and studio mentorship within the office.

Qualifications:

• At least 8+ years of Interior Design experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Interior Design or equivalent work experience is required.
• Revit and InDesign proficiency is a requirement.
• NCIDQ certification required.
• LEED Certification not required, but encouraged. Able to work closely with others.
• Willingness to Travel.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer:

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!