Snøhetta is seeking a Project Interior Designer – Interior Architect (PA) committed to the creation and development of exemplary design and interior architecture from concept through execution.

About the job

The Project Interior Designer – Interior Architect works on project teams to advance the successful completion of projects, tasks, and initiatives. This is an intermediate position at Snøhetta in which a person has increased responsibility for project design, delivery, and management.  They lead and mentor Designers or Interns who are a part of their project team(s). Over time, PAs lead more independently and develop advanced design and project coordination skills.

The PA is exposed to various work methods which are focused on the following core actions:

Thinking: content generation of design through various mediums

Doing: production of drawings, presentations, and general design production tasks

Interacting: participation and leadership in meetings, project discussions and studio life

Design

• Organize the process of design, coordination and documentation for the design team and its interface with the consultant team.
• Lead the coordination efforts with project consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators.
• Lead the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting.
• Generate finish plans, specifications, and material selections needed for construction. Provide design support and documentation during the completion and execution of design concepts.

Delivery

• Contribute to the project delivery process and advance the development by assisting the team and Project Leader in several ways.
• Assist with scheduling, budgeting, and overseeing work assignments of project team
• Compose and assist with project correspondence. In charge of day-to-day correspondence with consultants and Owner’s day-to-day manager(s).

Leadership

• A Project Architect is an emerging leader at Snøhetta; demonstrate trustworthiness, forthrightness, self-awareness, and humility
• Continuously refine and improve your communication style and recognize how to tailor it according to your audience.
• Build up your emotional intelligence to best collaborate and connect with others.
• Support the professional development of others through on-the-job teaching and mentorship

 Initiative

• Maintain professional curiosity and proactively learn about your role and industry.
• Prioritize and delegate work according to project needs or Snøhetta initiatives
• Hold yourself and your team accountable to ensure project deadlines and deliverables are met

Experience

• Professional degree in Interior Architecture
• An intermediate level with a range of 5-10 years of professional, post-graduate Interior Architecture/Design experience
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office Suite and Zoom
• Exceptional design sensibility, talent and rigor
• Previous experience through all phases of design
• Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections, and specifications
• Experience carrying projects through technical design preferred
• Ability to demonstrate project and team management skills
• Experience working with a range of consultants and large project teams, including associate landscape, civil, electrical, traffic and structural engineers.
• Experience with academic and/or performance space is especially valued

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