BRPH is looking for an Interior Designer -IV with hospitality experience for our Orlando, Florida office. The ideal candidate will have the ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria for wide variety of building types and design complexities. Requires substantial knowledge of design and planning principles, building and planning code requirements, specifications preparation and negotiation. Individual has ability to direct work efforts of others, develop detailed design concepts, produce contract documents, interpret ordinances, and interpret client needs. Works directly with clients on projects of any size.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• May serve as prime contact of firm with clients, consultants, and public agencies.
• Provide leadership in project design. 
• Prepare and conduct client interviews. Consolidate information into a Program Document outlining square footage and personnel requirements. 
• Initiate preparation of Equipment List gathering electrical, plumbing, and special HVAC requirements from client.
• Proficient in preparing Schematics, to include Block & Stacking Plans.
• Proficient in Space Planning. 
• Proficient in complete set of Construction Documents. 
• Responsible for technical implementations of design concepts during construction documents, specifications, building, & construction administration.
• Responsible for code compliance as it relates to ADA and Life Safety. All plans to be reviewed and coordinated with Architect of record throughout the design process, (schematic thru final construction  documents).
• Prepare reports and specifications. 
• Provide coordination of all applicable project discipline’s drawings.
• Establish and monitor outside consultants.
• Has proficient knowledge of computer aided design drafting to produce designs into routine final drawings and performs CADD operations. 
• Prepares presentation boards. 
• Has excellent understanding and knowledge of construction techniques and constructibility as it relates to interiors; flooring, partitions, ceilings, and other finish materials. 
• Visits construction site to review, monitor, and report progress and perform other construction administration duties, such as shop drawings review, attend construction site meetings, review RFI’s, prepare ASI’s, PR’s, prepare status reports, per the contract documents.
• Review and monitor quality of outgoing submittal. Responsible for job specific standards, practices, and quality, as defined in BRPH System Manuals.
• Review project schedule & budget worksheets. 
• Assist client in selection & procurement of furniture thru development and coordination of furniture bid document. Further assist client in evaluation of pricing and awarding of bid. Upon completion of installation prepare furniture punch list and track outstanding items.
• Follow-up with client after occupancy to confirm client satisfaction. 
• Maintain and monitor project profitability. 
• Assists senior staff in development of project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Coordinates manpower allocations as it pertains to assigned
• Attends weekly scheduling meetings with department
• Encourage continuing education efforts toward staff / personnel professional growth.
• Promote mentoring between Interior design staff. Specifically to include support and encouragement for NCIDQ certification. 
• Maintain administrative / technical documents required by senior staff as it pertains to the management of Interior Design projects. 
• Review monthly project billing invoices to confirm correct manpower & reimbursable charges. 
• Follow-up with client questions pertaining to billing invoices and confirm final payment with accounting.
• Review employee time-sheets as it pertains to assigned projects.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies. 
• Marketing duties & responsibilities:
  • Participates in marketing efforts and client presentations. 
  • Maintain client relationships and develop new revenues thru continuing services.
  • Active member in a professional trade organization. 
• Contract duties & responsibilities:
  • General knowledge of preparation and use of interior design / architectural contracts.
  • Identify modifications of project scope as described in the legal contract and pursue additional services when acceptable.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE SKILLS:

Must be proficient in the use of:

• Revit
• AutoCAD
• Microsoft Excel and Word

Must gain experience in the use of:

• Adobe Photoshop

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Four or two-year degree in Interior Design from a CIDA accredited college or university.
• Minimum 6 years professional experience within the Interior Design / Architectural
• Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. 

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATION:

• Meet qualifications for taking the NCIDQ exam

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description may be changed to include new responsibilities and tasks or change existing ones as management deems necessary.

EOE/AA/MFDV