Design Search Associates serves as a strategic advisor to leading architecture and design firms seeking exceptional talent. Currently we are filling the following leadership opportunities and invite you to consider submitting your resume and qualifications.
Required skills:
- Extensive experience and ability in the use of AutoCad, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Extensive experience and ability in interior design and, graphic design concepts such as, but not limited to hand sketch case work, vignette scenes, hand coloring, rendering interior drawings, area take offs and shop drawings.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding of FFE Quantity Matrices.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding of imperial and metric measuring and drawing.
- The ability and experience in independently designing major areas within the hotel and or commercial interior design project arena and have skills for multi management of projects.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding in creating profiles and construction interior details, including millwork and casework.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff.
- The ability to coordinate, delegate, give feedback, and mentor subordinates regarding their work and professional development.
- The ability to take on a leadership role with subordinates and project team.
- The ability to understand and implement complex concepts, practices, and procedures within the interior design field.
- Extensive knowledge of translating design concepts into building assemblies.
Skills:
- Interior space planning.
- Imagery identification.
- Furnishing layouts.
- Freehand sketches / detailing.
- Furnishing, color & material boards.
- Product resource and research for specifications.
- Rendered plans and elevations.
- Cost Estimating.
- Coordinates project teamwork with staff and related consultants.
- Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories specifications.
- Shop Drawing review.
- Client presentation skills.
- Construction administration for interior detailing.
- Construction administration for Furniture Fixtures & Accessories.
- Purchase order review.
- Familiar with hotel design programs, operators design standards and general rules of thumb.
Only fully qualified candidates need apply. Please forward your resume and portfolio to email. Please indicate the position and location in the subject line of your email.
Hughes Group Architects is currently seeking a Junior Architect with 1-3 years experience in the Sterling, Virginia office. Hughes Group Architects is a an awarding winning mid-size Architectural firm that is expanding and looking for candidates with a passion for high quality design, an eagerness to learn, and a strong, positive and collaborative work ethic.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist in preparation of design, construction, and presentation documents.
- Provide assistance to project teams throughout varied phases of a project.
- Performing initial materials and product research and selection.
- Occasional travel to project/client locations.
- Participate in team discussions on technical and other project related issues.
Desired skills and experience:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Architecture from an accredited university.
- United States citizenship & residency required.
- 1-3 years experience.
- Revit proficiency is highly preferred.
- Experience with Sketchup and Photoshop desired.
Please send cover letter, resume, and work samples (not to exceed 5mb in size) to email.