Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

RK Hospitality Design is seeking an Senior Interior Designer to join our team in Dublin, OH. We are a successful and growing hospitality design, procurement, and custom manufacturing firm seeking a talented interior designer and team leader to join our team. You are highly creative and collaborative with a proven track record in creating memorable environments – from storytelling, through documentation, and through installation, all parts of the design process equally motivate you. You thrive on team culture built on collaboration and respect, and you enjoy mentoring and sharing your expertise to develop others. Experience working with top hospitality brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, etc. is preferred. If you’re looking for a different approach, where creativity and design trump tenure and title, and where teamwork in the studio environment results in winning and delivering projects that exceed our clients’ expectations, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Interior Designer is responsible for development, implementation, and creation of project design concepts for all levels of interior design projects. This role provides design continuity and leadership through the entire project by developing the initial design concept and coordinating with other team members to further develop design concepts through schematic design, design development, and construction phases. Moreover, it is essential for the Interior Designer to support a continuous learning environment by mentoring or sharing his or her knowledge with entry and mid-level designers. Team building and persuasive leadership are crucial elements within this role. This individual is expected to demonstrate professionalism and sound judgement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sharpen finely tuned eye for color, texture, and pattern with knowledge of durability standards, installation, construction methods, etc.
• Select interior finishes and furnishings communicating with manufacturer representatives to research material selection costs and specification information to ensure appropriate selections are made for the project budget with minimal direction from Director of Design.
• Technical knowledge for creating specifications and installation coordination of FF& E furnishings, decorative lighting, and other related interior design contract documents.
• Knowledge of hotel standards, fire codes and ADA accessibility requirements for interiors.
• Produce content and layouts for digital design presentations using InDesign and Photoshop.
• Prepare PDF plans, FF&E and concept imagery presentations and material palettes.
• Prepare front-end documents for Brand submittals, issues documents following brand process, and coordinates submittal responses as needed with minimal direction.
• Manage and lead assigned projects from conceptual design through construction administration with minimal supervision for the design and FF&E related aspects of the project.
• Participate in on-site field measures or site visits individually or with team members as needed.
• Lead the assigned design team to develop the concept direction, research, and narrative development for projects.
• Review PO’s, RFI’s and shop drawings with minimal oversight from Director of Design.
• Ensure design conforms to contractual agreement with client and sub-consultants with minimal direction.
• Notify management team when there is an item that does not conform with your understanding of the scope or responsibility.
• Review/redline specifications for completion.
• Ensure continuity and consistency of design deliverables by reviewing and checking all work for design aesthetic, accuracy, and completeness.
• Lead charrettes for concept and design development and FF&E selections.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design ( required )
• NCIDQ (preferred)
• AutoCAD ( full proficiency required )
• Adobe Creative Suite – PhotoShop & InDesign (preferred)
• Google Sketch-up
• Microsoft Office
• Minimum of 2-5 years in commercial design experience required. Hospitality and multi-family design are preferred.
• Ability to research, prepare and present color and material concepts in a tasteful and unique format along with space plans, elevations, and details.
• Expert knowledge of hotel standards, fire codes and ADA accessibility requirements for interiors.
• Proven knowledge of contract hospitality sourcing and suppliers.
• Expert technical knowledge for creating specifications and installation. coordination of FF&E furnishings, decorative lighting, and other related interior design contract documents.
• Proven experience working with national hospitality supplier sources.

• SALARY:

• Starting rate range is negotiable, with a performance and pay rate review after 90 days.

• BENEFITS:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule

• WORK SCHEDULE:

• Monday to Friday

• WORK LOCATION:

• On site in Dublin, OH

• ** Digital design portfolio, construction document examples, and a minimum of three work references are required at start of interview process.

  Job Type: Full-time

  Benefits:

   

• Paid time off

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  Schedule:

   

• Monday to Friday

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  Work Location: hybrid/remote

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