Evaluates project information, confers and corresponds with client representatives in coordination with the
Project Manager/Principal to determine project parameters and requirements.
Develops design concepts for project(s).
- Leads design development of client’s interior program through development of photographic image studies.
- Develops interior design to meet the client’s programmatic requirements and assure technical suitability.
- Develops conceptual ideas graphically.
- Leads design charettes.
Participates directly in each project from programming through project completion.
Leads presentation and design drawings.
Be the creative head.
- Develops block plans and bubble diagrams.
- Leads and reviews design details.
- Corrects / revises drawings with minimal supervision.
Coordinates with design team to ensure integration of design and interior design elements.
- Provides guidance to other members of the design team to ensure that design documents are in appropriate formats.
- Participates in all charettes.
- Monitors and sometimes coordinates the design work of consultants.
Is responsible for quality control for the interior design function, including:
- Accuracy of each segment of work as it is completed.
- Conformance to company design standards.
Project Management
- Establishes program with Project Manager/Principal.
- Responsible for all projects within the team.
- Participates in determining the skills required of other team members for the project and the selection of those team members.
- Prepares progress reports. Alerts Project Manager to any changes in scope, lack of information or decisions from client.
Oversees interior design aspects of construction:
- Assists with construction oversight for general conformance with the interior design concept.
- Responds to construction questions as they relate to interior design issues.
Directs / supervises the gathering of the technical specifications for various interior design elements (FF&E).
- Selects and directs materials for project.
Confers and corresponds with client representatives, to determine project parameters / requirements; participates in design presentations.
Directs construction of finish boards.
Participates in the development of “in-house” design standards; assures that design policies, procedures, standards and philosophies are adhered to.
Responsible for personal and staff development
- Performs senior staff development duties such as mentoring, training, supervising and directing junior staff.
- Participates in management and leadership groups.
