Designer - Interiors

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm.  We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration.  Together we can achieve great things.

Success at SOM Means

• Ideas:  We believe in a meritocracy of ideas.  We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.  

• Knowledge:  We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning.  We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

• Product:  We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

• Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work.  Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

• Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration.  A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

• Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Position Responsibilities

• Creates and innovates with a strong conceptual design ability and integrates interdisciplinary criteria to effectively move forward the design of distinct portions of large projects or entire projects of a small scale.

• Ability to enrich design concepts through the built environment and technical strategies using appropriate tools to effectively design and document through all project phases.

• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of Interior Architecture and commercial design practices, including detailed client programming and area calculations, space planning, adjacencies and environmental considerations, joinery and finish detailing and constructibility.

• Experience in preparing design presentations, construction documentation, finish, furniture, and FF&E schedules, as well as construction administration procedures

• Advanced understanding of material finishes and their suitable applications, interior building and case good assemblies, building services and systems, current applicable building and fire codes, cost implications, and market trends

• Manages time and workload of own work efforts and those of others to meet project task deadlines and commitments, with occasional interaction and direction from team leaders while guiding and teaching less experienced staff.

 Leadership Responsibilities

• Inspires and leads others by example, participates in staff mentoring and training, clearly defines team member expectations and responsibilities, empowers others, and delegates where appropriate based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.

• In collaboration with team members, contributes to a clear and consistent work plan to achieve the project budget, deliverables, and schedule.

• Actively engages in internal professional development opportunities.

• Contributes to the implementation of sustainable strategies in all project assignments and the associated development of staff knowledge.

• Contributes to the development of standards, policies, and procedures.

• Protects SOM from financial and legal risk.

 Minimum Qualifications

• Professional degree in Architecture and/or Interior Design.

• Additional afficilation or accredidation, such as WELL, Green Start or LEED preferred.

• Minimum 4 years of experience or equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.

• General understanding of sustainable strategies and principles.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

• Familiarity with BIM and Revit Tools, and demonstrates practical understanding of the application of digital tools such as Rhinoceros, Grasshopper, Navisworks, Ladybug, Enscape, VR, ADOBE Suite, etc.

• Actively supports compliance with BIM/CAD project standards and procedures.

Are you ready to join a team of creative professionals working on transformational projects around the world? Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to build a better future with SOM.

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Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed.  Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.