About this role
Senior Interior Designer - Interior Architecture & Technical DesignPosition SummaryRed Theory is seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer / Interior Architectural Designer to join our design team.We are looking for a highly capable designer who combines strong interior design sensibility with interior architecture, custom millwork, construction knowledge and technical detailing experience.This is not primarily an FF&E or decorating position, nor is it simply a CAD drafting role. Our ideal candidate understands both how a space should look and feel and how it will actually be built.The successful candidate will take approved design concepts and independently develop them into coordinated, detailed and buildable interior design packages while working with our internal team, contractors, millworkers, consultants and specialty trades.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop approved concepts through design development and construction documentationProduce detailed floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, interior elevations, sections and construction detailsDesign and detail custom millwork, architectural features, ceilings, lighting coves and specialty interior conditionsTranslate renderings and design concepts into technically resolved, buildable solutionsCoordinate materials, lighting, millwork, technology, acoustics and architectural elementsReview drawings and details for constructability and design intentCoordinate with contractors, millworkers, fabricators, consultants and suppliersIdentify technical and coordination issues and proactively develop solutionsReview shop drawings and fabrication informationContribute to the development of internal CAD standards, construction details and reusable design librariesIndependently advance projects between defined design and technical review milestonesQualificationsApproximately 7-12+ years of relevant professional experience in North America, or equivalent demonstrated senior-level capabilityDegree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, Architectural Technology or a related disciplineStrong portfolio demonstrating both high-quality interior design and technical construction documentationAdvanced AutoCAD skillsStrong knowledge of interior construction methods and materialsSignificant experience with custom architectural millwork and detailingExperience producing detailed interior architectural drawing packagesStrong understanding of plans, elevations, sections and construction detailsAbility to understand and coordinate three-dimensional design informationExperience working directly with contractors, millworkers, fabricators and consultantsStrong organizational, communication and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating within a design teamPreferred ExperienceExperience in one or more of the following would be particularly valuable:High-end residential interiorsLuxury residential designCustom homesInterior architectureArchitectural millworkCustom fabricationSpecialty lighting integrationAcoustic or specialty interior environments3ds Max, SketchUp, Revit, Enscape, V-Ray, Corona or similar visualization softwarePortfolio RequirementsApplicants should submit a portfolio demonstrating both design and technical capability, including examples of:Completed interior projectsInterior architectural designConstruction drawing packagesInterior elevations and sectionsCustom millwork drawingsConstruction or fabrication detailsRenderings and/or completed project photography