ForrestPerkins, a distinct design studio of Perkins Eastman, creates inspired interior design solutions for Luxury Hospitality and Residential destinations. We are a collective of individuals with uniquely different design backgrounds, collaborating across locations to create environments that enrich people’s lives and bring lasting memories.
With offices in Dallas, New York, Los Angeles, and Washington D.C., ForrestPerkins’ culture centers on collaboration, both within and across offices. As we are made up of individuals with unique design backgrounds, project teams are assembled based on experience, interests, and passion rather than location. Each team member is a valued contributor. As part of Perkins Eastman, ForrestPerkins’ staff has many opportunities for training, cross-practice area collaboration, and career advancement.
Interior Designer III
Life at FP:
We are a multi-disciplinary creative studio with a collective of individuals with uniquely different design backgrounds and passions. We collaborate across locations to create environments that enrich people’s lives and bring lasting memories. At ForrestPerkins, we create inspired interior design solutions for Luxury Hospitality and Residential destinations. We approach each design as an opportunity to tell a unique story and choreograph a personalized guest experience through attention to design, detail, and service, inspired by a sense of place and individuality. With offices in Dallas, Los Angeles, New York, and Washington, DC, our culture centers on collaboration, both within and across offices. ForrestPerkins is a distinct design studio of Perkins Eastman, a global architecture firm working out of 15 interdisciplinary offices worldwide.The Opportunity:The Intermediate Interior Designer will work closely with other designers and architects on the project teams to which they are assigned to design, document, and execute the project through to installation. The Interior Designer will either work alone or with senior and junior designers to select and document furniture, finishes, and fixtures. They will also work with the design team to envision, design, and document the interior architectural envelope. They are responsible for the accuracy of their own work and the work of junior designers and interns to ensure the success of the project. Reports to the Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Principals in Charge.Primary Responsibilities:
- Works with the collective Project team to envision the story and design for the project. This transcends into the documentation of narrative and design graphics for concept presentation materials.
- Assemble fabrics, finishes, and selections for review and use in the project.
- Designs custom carpet, fabric schemes, furniture selection, and custom furniture
- Prepares color boards and other presentation materials; Graphic InDesign formats and Physical board format
- Prepares space planning and furniture layouts
- Works with the design team to craft the interior architectural envelope to align with the concept story
- Responsible for writing FF&E specifications; assembling information about selections, preparing detailed drawings of the furniture for integration in specifications, preparing and issuing of specifications and revisions under the direction of the Senior Interior Designer
- Works with design and architectural team to prepare drawing sets, and document interior architectural design in construction documents, including floor plans, RCPs, interior elevations, and details.
- Prepares schedules relative to the interior design including colors & materials, decorative lighting, bath accessories, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, and equipment.
- Reviews and approves shop drawings and samples (both FF&E related and contractor related)
- Coordinates with the client, contractor, and project team, as appropriate per project
- Responsible to review and conform to ForrestPerkins, Client, and Operator Standards
- Assists with purchasing projects, if necessary
- Attends site meetings with owner, consultants, and contractor, inclusive of FF&E installation, as directed by PM or Senior Designer
- Responsible for internal presentation of project design materials to senior leadership for review and participation in the presentation of project design to clients
- Coordinate rendering development
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor Degree – from a 4 year CIDA accredited Interior Design program or B.Arch or M.Arch degree
- Minimum of 8 years of hospitality or multifamily design experience
- NCIDQ certification or preparing to test; sitting for a test is highly encouraged
- Revit Proficient + Experience in an office setting (rendering plug-ins a plus)
- In Design and/or Affinity Publisher Proficient
- Photoshop and/or Affinity Photo Proficient
- AutoCAD – Basic knowledge to proficiency
- Sketch Up – Basic knowledge to proficiency and/or equivalent program
- Experience in hospitality or multifamily design
- Experience in writing FF&E specifications and budgeting
- Possesses knowledge of building codes and the ADA
- Strong presentation skills
- Space planning & hand sketching
- Strength in interior architectural design
Type: Hybrid. 3 days in office 2 days working remotely, flexible days/working hoursHow to ApplyIf you would like to join a dynamic, energized, innovative and collaborative environment where your ideas will be heard and your skills challenged, please visit our career page and apply with your cover letter, resume, and portfolio (Adobe PDF preferred). No phone calls, please.
Link: Human By Design
Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the US Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.