Senior Interior Designer

Canberra, ACT
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Job Category: Architecture & DesignJob Description:Help us build the future and we'll help you build a rewarding and purposeful career.Who are we looking for?We're looking for a Senior Interior Designer to join our GHD Design team in our Canberra Studio.Join a team that brings inspirational architecture, interior design, landscapes and urban design. With GHD Design you will have unlimited space to grow.GHD Design is a global design company operating through the GHD network of studios and offices. This provides a unique opportunity to leverage the depth of our geographic reach while maintaining local knowledge, infusion, commitment, and character.Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

Delivery of Interior Architecture and Design services to GHD clients particularly for the range of property and building projects and support other GHD Business Groups requiring such service
Work with other business group connections to develop client relationships and secure Interior Design-related projects in the ACT and Southern NSW market
Assist in submitting registrations of interest and proposals
Assist the Business Group Leader to achieve financial targets with respect to new work, invoicing and chargeable time
Build effective relationships with other business groups to develop innovative solutions to our clients requirements
Formulation of preliminary space plans and two and three dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client's program needs and are based on knowledge of the principles of interior architecture and design
Confirmation that preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements, including code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines
Selection of colours, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept, and to meet functional, maintenance, life-cycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements
Selection and specification of furniture, fixtures, equipment, including layout drawings and detailed product description; and provision of contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture
Preparation of construction documents, consisting of plans, elevations, details and specifications, to illustrate partition layouts; power and communications locations; reflected ceiling plans and lighting designs; materials and finishes; and furniture layouts
Preparation of construction documents to adhere to building and fire codes, municipal codes, and any other jurisdictional statutes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the interior space
Coordination and collaboration with other allied design professionals who may be retained to provide consulting services, including but not limited to architects; structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and various specialty consultants
Observation and reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress and upon completion, as a representative of and on behalf of the client; and conducting post-occupancy evaluation reports
Active client engagement and business development activities

What you will bring to the team:

Degree qualified in the relevant profession, interior architecture is advantageous
Minimum of 8 years of experience in architectural firms or interior design studios
Strong leadership skills that foster team development and encourage a collaborative studio environment
Previous experience having lead and managed a small team is desirable
Appreciation and/or experience in project scope definition and resource planning as well as the scheduling and management of workload for the interior design team
Excellent verbal and graphic presentation skills
Sound working knowledge and understanding of the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards
Sound Specification & Contract writing skills related to the architectural practice
Proficient in the use and application of AutoCAD and Revit
Understanding of Microsoft Project, Abode Indesign, Photoshop
Strong interest in client interface and business development activities

Interested? Apply now.Contact Jeremy TruongPh +61 8 6222 8975GHD is an equal opportunity employer, and we want everyone to be able to fully participate in our recruitment process. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people of all identities.GHD embraces a range of flexible work practices to create a work environment focused on well-being, flexibility and productivity where our people can thrive.We respectfully ask that no agency resumes be presented at this stage.#LI-JT1About Us: Come together and make a meaningful impact.We bring our people together to create something bigger and solve some of the world's most complex problems. Come and experience the power of commitment and see strategy and ideas come to life when you join GHD.Let's drive real change.Our Pledge to You
At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day.That's why we pledge to empower our people to make a positive impact. Combining our deep technical expertise with the capabilities of our clients and partners, we respond to some of the most complex challenges facing our planet today.See where your commitment could take you.
That's the #PowerOfCommitmentWho we are
GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents.
The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It's what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity's most urgent needs: to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

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