Interior Designer III Salt Lake City, UT

VCBO Architecture is an award winning, integrated design firm with a team of over 90 professionals in two offices in Utah, doing work through the Intermountain West. Our staff are dedicated to providing clients with functional, beautiful, sustainable and future-focused projects in Healthcare, Higher Education, K-12 Education, Recreation, Civic and Justice, and Corporate Office Space. VCBO Architecture (www.vcbo.com) is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our Architectural Group in our Salt Lake City office. VCBO has a passion for excellence and a strong group of people who respect each other and enjoy working together. Position Summary: Full time position with experience working on corporate interiors projects, including programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development and construction documents. Resolve complex technical and design issues, along with space planning. Participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications. Work with consultants, contractors, fabricators, specification writers, and regulatory agencies to meet overall project objectives. Assist in managing client expectations, team communication and consultant coordination. Participate in construction administration of projects and review of submittals and finish samples. Essential Job Functions: DESIGN Interprets and evaluates client requirements. Prepares design plans, elevations and details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, furniture layouts, finish plans, color plans and schedules. Demonstrates understanding of the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts. Manipulates basic design elements such as proportion, color, light, texture & scale. Provides color/finish/material research and selection. Prepares presentation materials and models for client presentations. Adheres to firm and project goals of excellence in design, execution, and sustainability. TECHNICAL Provides programming and space planning analysis and area calculations. Prepares contract documents, including design plans, elevations and details, furniture layouts, ergonomic dimensions, finish plans, color plans, finish schedules and ceiling plans. Participates in site analysis, including survey of existing conditions and field measurements. Researches manufacturers for furniture system and finish materials, providing budget cost for selections. Participates in field observations to monitor construction process. MANAGEMENT Organizes and plans accordingly to execute tasks. Checks own work for accuracy, omissions and legibility. May coordinate consultants and vendors assignments. Participates in marketing efforts and may participate in design presentations to prospective clients. May direct and organizes administrative staff with responsibility oversight of their activities. *EDUCATION * Professional Degree in Interior Design or related discipline EXPERIENCE 7+ year's experience in application of interior design principles and theory Fundamental experience in programming, planning principles, materials and furnishings Knowledge of Revit Sketching and graphic design skills Project Management skills Provides design support to project team Ability to direct and coordinate work efforts of administrative staff Effective verbal and written communication skills Collaborative and professional work ethic NCIDQ Certification required VCBO offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package, including education and registration reimbursement.