ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1)Assume a lead role in design presentations in communicating directly with clients and ensure that format is compatible with office and client standards/requirements. 2)Conceptualize design direction for overall project and communicate to the project team. 3)Coordinate design direction and in conjunction with the project manager the management of outside consultants. 4)Communicate project status to Design Director on a regular basis and develop and maintain communication with all project team members. 5)Attend site meetings and assist in the process of reviewing properties along with the project manager. 6)Review and understand with professional proficiency detailed construction documents including floor plans,elevations and sections,electrical details,schedules(finish,plumbing,door,fixture),furniture floor plans,FF&E specifications,materials and finishes to determine compliance in areas of quality,code and design. 7)Focus on service delivery while monitoring the status of assigned project tasks against the project schedule and participate on quality reviews of projects. 8)Direct education of Designers and Junior Designers in office standards and polices.
KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS&ABILITIES: 1)Design Talent 2)Provide senior level technical aptitude when formulating designs parameters and executing design work. 3)Ability to establish logical action plans to complete work and provide technically sound solutions within deadline and budget constraints. 4)Strong comprehension of hospitality design and products. 5)Solid background in interior architecture and FF&E. 6)AutoCAD proficiency. 7)Experienced presentation skills. 8)Must have strong organizational skills and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines consistently. 9)Ability to perform efficiently in a fast-paced,deadline oriented environment. 10)Exceptional customer-focus with an emphasis on relationship building. 11)Strong ability to resolve issues utilizing sound judgment and reasoning skills. 12)Professional,ethical and committed to excellence in communications. 13)Ability to collaborate and work effectively with other co-workers,departments or business units. 14)Assertive and motivated to generate results. 15)Ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and resolving problems utilizing sound judgment and reasoning skills. 16)Exceptional time management skills. 17)Ability to employ creative and innovative thought processes. 18)Ability to be fexible and adaptable. 19)Ability to exercise and employ effective leadership skills and influence others across functions. 21)Proficiency in Microsoft Windows,Word,Excel,Outlook,Design Manager,PhotoShop,In-Design and/or equal programs. 22)Ability to travel up to 25%.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 8 years design experience preferred. Two or four year degree from an accredited interior design program preferred.