In PersonThe firm mentions offices in Philadelphia, Raleigh, and Austin, but the ATS location is Philadelphia.
Product & Experience DesignInterior Design
About the job
Requirements
An understanding of typical interior building materials, including comparative costs, key performance and installation concerns, contributions to sustainable design goals, and other crucial features.
Ability to write architectural specifications and coordinate them with the drawings.
Ability to read consultants' documents and provide feedback for coordination.
Ability to survey and measure spaces and create accurate background drawings, or direct less-experienced designers in doing so.
Strong knowledge of construction documents and procedures, construction detailing, and material application.
Competency in building and life safety codes.
Experience working in all phases of design, including schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
2D and 3D design skills.
Proficiency in Revit.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Effective communication skills for design ideas.
Intermediate skills in Enscape.
Bachelor's degree and/or Master's degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
Ten or more years of experience.
Responsibilities
Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for documentation.
Perform assignments including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documents.
Develop code-compliant designs and presentation materials, including 3D renderings.
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabric, equipment, color palettes, and lighting.
Create design environments that serve client goals and respond to spatial needs, image, and aesthetic requirements in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Participate in client design presentations and in-house project design review presentations.
Collaborate across disciplines and within the design team as required by project type.
Work with external consultants such as furniture dealers, fabricators, and product representatives.
Articulate design principles that govern the project's detailing phase.
Mentor less experienced designers.
Inform and make decisions regarding facilities planning and uphold standards for a premier client.
Desired Qualifications
NCDIQ registration or certification is preferred but not required.
LOCATION: Philadelphia, PA EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree and/or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONS: NCDIQ is preferred but not required EXPERIENCE: 10 or more years of experience
JacobsWyper Architects (JWA), a full-service design firm serving a variety of market sectors, is seeking a qualified Interior Designer who aligns with our values to join our award-winning architectural, planning, and interior design firm. We seek professionals to work across our Philadelphia, PA, Raleigh, NC, and Austin, TX offices who will bring knowledge, experience, and expertise to the role of Interior Designer. This role will be an integral part of the design team for learning environments, workplace design, and other specialty types for a broad range of clients such as Science & Tech, Industrial, Educational, and Cultural Institutions.
The Interior Designer will collaborate with the design team to deliver high-quality projects on schedule. They will coordinate with external consultants and the internal production team, support leadership, and make informed technical decisions throughout the design process. This role is for people who are collaborative, organized, and confident in managing design deliverables from concept through completion.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for documentation.
Perform assignments that include programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documents.
Develop code-compliant designs and presentation materials including 3D renderings.
Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabric, equipment, color palettes, and lighting.
Create design environments which serve the client's goals and respond to their desired spatial needs, image, and aesthetic requirements, in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Participate in design presentations to the client and the projects' in-house design review presentations.
Collaborate across disciplines and within the design team as required by project type.
Work with external consultants such as furniture dealers, fabricators, and product representatives.
Articulate design principles that help govern the detailing phase of the project.
Mentor less experienced designers.
Inform and make decisions regarding facilities planning and holding the standards for a premier client.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
An understanding of typical interior building materials, with respect to comparative costs, key performance and installation concerns, contributions to sustainable design goals, and other crucial features
Ability to write architectural specifications and to coordinate these with the drawings
An ability to read consultants' documents and provide feedback for coordination
Ability to survey/measure spaces and create accurate background drawings and/or the ability to direct less-experienced designers on how to do so
Strong knowledge of construction documents and procedures, construction detailing, and material application
Competency building and life safety codes
Experience working in all phases of design such as SD, DD, CD, and CA
2D and 3D design skills
Proficient in Revit
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Effective communication skills for design ideas
Intermediate skills in Enscape
ABOUT US We are in the business of transformation. Together with our clients and partners, we envision spaces where people are freed to work more productively, make discoveries, and live healthier and more joyful lives.
We love what we do. And we work not just for the love of architecture and design, but to satisfy our calling to improve the quality of life in our communities, both today and in the sustainable future. Our process is collaborative by design.
We value and develop long-term partnerships with clients across a broad range of industries and institutions. By leveraging the design intelligence of the group, and making connections across industries and disciplines, we see farther than any of us could alone. That’s how innovation happens.
We have a culture that values responsiveness, hard work, creative problem solving and design excellence, and a respect for the environment we inhabit. We are able and responsible designers and partners, creating environments that we need and use, supporting the life of our community.
JacobsWyper Architects provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.