HPA Design Group is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Design Lead to join our team. In this position, you will be responsible for attending client meetings, creating and managing budgets and schedules, sourcing fabrics, wall covering, furniture and other materials and working with the team to prepare formal board presentations.
Responsibilities
Provide project admin support to Designers and Managers
Oversee and lead design team on assigned multifamily projects
Interact with clients daily
Coordinate with other professionals such as contractors, architects, engineers and other consultants to ensure job success
Develop strong relationship with vendors
Prepare and manage furniture budgets
Capable of preparing and presenting to clients both virtually and in-person
Oversee furniture budgets on assigned projects
Oversee furniture PO's and orders on assigned projects
Redlining 50% construction document sets on smaller projects for issuance
Redlining drawing sets to ensure that designers pick up redlines with accuracy
Relaying pertinent project specific information to Project Managers for RFP's
Successful at multi-tasking to meet fast-paced project deadlines
Utilize vendors and materials knowledge to create unique and innovative presentations
Produce documentation, detailed instructions, drawings and specifications
Assist in requesting pricing for budgetary purposes
Adheres to and implements building codes and ADA compliance throughout project lifecycle
Manage and coordinate installs
Record and publish meeting minutes
Pull furniture, art and accessory selections
Provide mentorship for junior and intermediate Designers
Domestic travel is required
Qualifications & Skills
Bachelors Degree in Interior Design
Professional license is required
Experience should be relevant to Multifamily
Technical proficiency in Revit and Microsoft Office Suite
Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Enscape is desirable
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal skills
Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the firm and with clients.
Ability to clearly communicate design ideas and concepts both verbally and digitally
Develop strong intercompany relationships
This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities required for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
HPA Design Group is Humphreys & Partners Architects LP's national, award-winning interior design firm, with the talent and experience to create designs that sell. Successful property owners, leasing companies, and developers trust HPA Design Group to deliver exciting interiors for apartment models, clubhouses, sales centers, student housing, senior living, and more in markets across the country. Our company has cultivated an environment that drives innovative thinking and instills fervor in our team to succeed - yielding the high-profile, award-winning projects that HPA Design Group is known for nationwide.
Additional Details:
Work Location: Orlando, FL with opportunity for a hybrid schedule.
Travel: Domestic travel required, including the ability to attend annual company meetings.