Designer II - Interiors

Overview: Cooper Carry is one of America's most dynamic, context-driven, multi-disciplinary Design firms focused on the creation of EXCEPTIONAL PLACES - neighborhoods, buildings, spaces, and landscapes crafted to enrich the experience of life for the people who occupy them.
We bring an internationally recognized team of Design professionals from our diverse ecosystem to the wide variety of project types we engage in, all united in the pursuit of excellence through the practice of connective Design.
Since our founding in 1960, we have steadily built a reputation for thoughtful Design applied to diverse projects throughout the United States, the Caribbean and worldwide.
Each project is a composition of imaginative connections among buildings and their components, and among buildings, their sites, their interior environments, and the communities of which they form a part.
The Designer II (Interiors) actively participates in project Design and production across all phases from start to finish, by performing a wide range of interior Design assignments as required.
Under the direction of a Licensed Interior Designer or Registered Architect, the Designer II is responsible for participation in the Discovery and Design process including assisting with programming, test fitting, space planning, presentation materials, furnishings, and finish selections, followed by being part of a team responsible for the production of complete, accurate, well-coordinated construction documents, and construction administration deliverables.
Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Interior Design program with Bachelor’s or Master’s level degree.
2-5+ years’ experience in a Commercial Interior Design setting.
Experience with “workplace interiors”, and tenant interior applications, preferred.
Demonstrated ability to produce high quality Designs, presentations, and construction drawings.
Demonstrated competency with required computer software; including a high-level knowledge of Autodesk Revit and Adobe Photoshop and/or InDesign.
Ability to make Design and documentation decisions requiring discretion and good judgement.
A motivated self-starter, with proven ability to work with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities: Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills with the Client and Design team.
Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills with the Client and Design team.
Adhere to both Cooper Carry and the Client guidelines and meet deadlines for each project.
Demonstrate Interior Design skills including Designing, drawing, rendering, and presentation skills utilizing internal resources.
Collaborate in the Design process from start to finish.
Research and select finishes/materials, colors, and furnishings.
Demonstrate an understanding of building systems, codes, and construction methods.
Prepare and produce Design drawings, and construction documents for projects of varying complexity.
Provide Contract Administration assistance as required.
Inform Project Team Leaders of potential project opportunities Learn and maintain knowledge of Cooper Carry projects and resources.
Complete research as needed.
Promote a collaborative team environment.
Contribute as required to the overall quality and success of the project, studio, and firm.
Work to become a licensed Interior Designer.
Supervisory Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Majority of time is spent in sitting position Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means Ability to participate in site visits either by walking or through assisted means There are no lifting requirements for this position Travel to job site or meetings may be required Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.