Project Designer

Summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Project Designer to develop documents, drawings, and diagrams that meet client requirements and goals. The role involves creating space plans and design concepts, selecting materials and furnishings, coordinating with design professionals, supporting contract administration, and reporting on project implementation.

Responsibilities

• Formulate preliminary space plans and sketches that integrate the client’s needs
• Confirm preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements
• Compile selection of colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the concept and to meet socio-psychological, functional, maintenance, lifecycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements
• Compile selection and specification of furniture, fixtures, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description; and provision of contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture
• Coordinate and collaborate with other allied design professionals who may be retained to provide consulting services
• Confirm construction documents for non-structural and/or non-seismic construction are signed and sealed by the responsible interior designer, as applicable to jurisdictional requirements for filing with code enforcement officials
• Assist with administration of contract documents, bids and negotiations as the client’s agent
• Provide reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress and upon completion

Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from a FIDER accredited institution (NCIDQ a plus)
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Or any similar combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or REVIT and Architectural Desktop
• Ability to read and review construction documents; provide technical sign-off/approval
• Understanding of the technical aspects of design/construction such as low voltage, construction materials, design concepts/budgets, constructability, electrical and HVAC systems
• Versed in the five phases of an interior/architectural project
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously
• The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented
• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Architecture or Interior Design from a FIDER accredited institution (NCIDQ a plus)
• Minimum of 1+ years of relevant work experience
• Or any similar combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or REVIT and Architectural Desktop
• Ability to read and review construction documents; provide technical sign-off/approval
• Understanding of the technical aspects of design/construction such as low voltage, construction materials, design concepts/budgets, constructability, electrical and HVAC systems
• Versed in the five phases of an interior/architectural project
• Excellent internal and external customer service skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects simultaneously
• The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented
• Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• May involve periods of standing, such as operating at a copier/fax/scanner
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

Benefits

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in vision insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in dental insurance.
• Eligible employees may enroll in flexible spending accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health savings accounts.
• Eligible employees may enroll in retirement savings plans.
• Eligible employees may enroll in life insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may enroll in disability insurance programs.
• Eligible employees may receive paid time away from work.
• Eligible employees may receive unpaid time away from work.
• Fully remote work arrangement