Architectural Designer Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Architectural Designer
Location
Charlotte, NC
IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their customers and staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.
Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of technical design. We are presently searching for an Architectural Designer for our Charlotte studio. The Architectural Designer is responsible for leading all design phases for interiors projects, establishes the vision, leads the team, and has extensive client interaction.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Assists in overall technical design for project
Directs staff to complete design and technical drawing
Reviews design and technical drawing of other more junior designers
Review of engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solution
Works with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings
Aid in the creation of floor plans, elevations, architectural and millwork details, and overall design intent sets for the Request for Proposal (RFP) process and distribution to architects.
Review and redline construction documents, shop drawings, and related submittals
Produces, reviews and finalizes space plans for projects
Extensive knowledge of detailing and finalizes details on projects
Reviews and produces final cost estimates
In unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveys
Manages overall design budget
Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
Manages the work of other Designers
Oversees tasks and provide feedback on work product
Organizes and conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirements
Continues to provide needed information to client on design specifications; good working knowledge of Affinity program tool

Qualifications:

Graduate of architecture school: equivalent experience may be substituted
5+ years’ experience in corporate or workplace design projects preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Extensive knowledge of design principles
Extensive knowledge of store planning methodology
Proficient with the concepts of furniture layout
Expert sketching and rendering skills
Expert architecture detailing skills
Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
Extensive knowledge of contract administration
Commitment to support projects through peaks and valleys
Intermediate MS Office Suite skills
Advanced Revit skills
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills
Affinity Program skills or equivalent
Extensive verbal and written communication skills
Extensive presentation and graphic communication
Demonstrated ability to manage and lead staff through a combination of direct authority and subject matter expertise
Working knowledge of budget preparation and proven ability to manage projects within budgetary constraints
Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.