Interior Designer II (Senior Living)

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global design firm with expertise that covers all aspects of the built environment. With studios in 25 locations globally, we design for people, to enhance the human experience and leave a lasting and positive impact on people’s lives and the world we inhabit.

We are an integrated firm which our professional roster consists of architects, interior designers, planners, urban designers, landscape architects, graphic designers, construction specification writers, construction economists, environmental analysts, resiliency experts, traffic and transportation engineers, and several other professional disciplines

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an immediate need for an Intermediate Interior Designer. This ideal candidate will work closely with other designers and architects on the project teams to which they are assigned, to design, document and execute the project through installation. The Interior Designer will participate in envisioning, designing, and documenting interior spaces, as well as FF&E.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works with the senior interior designers to envision the concept story, project narrative and graphics for concept presentations.
• Work with senior interior designers to further develop design concepts and materials for presentation and implantation.
• Assist team in space planning and furniture layouts.
• Create FF&E budgets and matrices
• Prepare/assemble FF&E packages to include specifications, bid packages, and sample requests. Work with select purchasing agents to review pricing.
• Prepare schedules relative to the interior design including finishes, decorative lighting, bath accessories, and plumbing fixtures.
• Prepare, coordinate and complete contract document packages.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Assist with construction administration including responding to RFI’s, preparing sketches, and visiting the project site and preparing field notes.
• Reviews and approves shop drawings and samples (both FF&E related, and contractor related) with final approval by Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager
• Responsible for meeting project deadlines and budget constraints.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 to 8 years of related industry experience required.
• NCIDQ certified or pursuing certification preferred.
• Has LEED accreditation or is willing to pursue it in the next 6 months.
• ·Hospitality, Senior Living and/or Multi-Family experience preferred.
• Self-starter, passionate about design.
• Possesses interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses knowledge of building and ADA codes.
• Proficiency in design software, including Revit, Enscape, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Affinity, and rendering tools.
• Strong communication, organization, time management skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permit and bid.

What we offer you:

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $74,000

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.