Interior Designer (Hybrid)

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Browning Day

Interior Designer (Hybrid)

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    INTERIOR DESIGNER

    At Browning Day, our portfolio spans a broad range of project types within civic, cultural, healthcare, higher education, faith-based, hospitality, mixed-use, preservation and reuse, sports and wellness, and the workplace. Our success is based on the client's vision coming to life and includes a team of Architects, Interior Designers, Landscape Architects, and support staff who play a part in solving complex design problems. We are seeking a mid to entry level Designer who will add their skills and creativity to our diverse projects.

    ABOUT THE ROLE:

    • Interpret, organize, and execute the conceptual design of a project.
    • Use technical knowledge and creativity to meet project requirements and objectives.
    • Maintain positive client relationships throughout the project.
    • Foster commitment to external and internal client service.
    • Complete programming efforts, including information gathering and analysis.
    • Develop innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetically pleasing, safe, and code-compliant to meet the project's scope, including client goals and project budget.
    • Coordinate color and material palettes appropriate for a variety of project types.
    • Tasks related to the project's design, documentation, specifications, and construction administration (including the selection and specification of furniture).
    • Support Project Managers with contract implementation, project budgeting, scheduling, planning, and construction administration.
    • Prepare sketches or other visual aids to demonstrate preliminary designs to the client.
    • Use design applications to prepare and illustrate plans.
    • Develop knowledge of trends, materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design.
    • Ensure documents align with Browning Day’s document standards.
    • Responsible for communication with other disciplines, vendors, and contractors as needed.
    • Produce written documentation related to project deliverables, meeting documentation, transmittals, and specifications, as required by the project.
    • Complete design assignments that may require developing new or improved design techniques and resources.
    • Share knowledge and support the professional growth of other Designers.
    • Incorporates and considers sustainable design solutions into all projects.
    • Provide support to architectural staff
    • Perform other related duties as assigned.

    REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Passion for the industry and leading the staff towards a common goal.
    • Possesses creative talent in the communication of complex and diverse conceptual ideas.
    • Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and organizational skills.
    • Ability to apply a sense of style to create aesthetically pleasing and proportionate work.
    • Ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and provide high-quality service to clients.
    • Foster mutual trust and confidence by developing solid relationships (internal and external).
    • Ability to solve problems, specifically interpreting multiple stakeholders' input.
    • Aptitude to work in a team environment as an individual contributor.
    • Time management skills, including balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment and managing time without deadline-driven projects.
    • Excellent communicator: verbal, written, presenting, training, and public speaking.
    • Knowledge of building regulations and safety.
    • Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production.
    • Ability to graphically communicate design concepts as required by a variety of projects.
      • MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
      • Revit
      • Knowledge of 3D Modeling software (ex: 3D Studio Max, SketchUp, Viz)
      • Preferred knowledge of Affinity Photo, Designer, and Publisher
    • Physical Requirements:
      • Walking construction sites while talking to clients, staff, or construction managers and carrying up to 15 lbs. (Our projects range from small, single-story 2,500 square-foot buildings to 20+ multi-story 200,000+ square feet high-rise towers).
      • Inspecting the details of the construction site by taking photos while bending, reaching, and walking up and down stairs.
      • Sitting and doing desk-related tasks for long periods.
    • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field required
    • Preferred professional Interior Designer that passed the NCIDQ exam (or will complete within an agreed-upon timeline).
    • Preferred professional experience: 0-6+ years as a Designer.
    • Satisfactory completion of background screening.

    Prefer a proficient level of experience in the following:

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

    • Full-time position with a competitive salary and paid time off.
    • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and other supplemental insurance.
    • Company-paid disability (long and short-term) and life insurance.
    • 401k retirement plan with no vesting period.
    • Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
    • Hybrid remote work environment with a flexible schedule
    • Chance to be a part of a creative and supportive team

    Browning Day believes that diversity drives innovation and collaboration. We are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, merit, and business needs.