Description

McMillan Pazdan Smith is an award-winning architecture, interior design, and advisory services firm with eight studios located in the southeast. We pride ourselves on strong client relationships and community partnerships. Our projects represent the work of a collaborative group of dedicated design professionals driven by a solitary goal: to deliver a functional solution that inspire collaboration, function, imagination, constructability, and attributes of a well-constructed environmental design.   

We are currently seeking an Interior Designer to join our Charleston Studio

•  Lead comprehensive design projects through all phases from initial programming to construction administration
• Manage design projects, assisting in preparation of proposals and budgets, and supervise team members while ensuring compliance with standards
• Contribute strategically to the design process, ensuring efficient project delivery and execution
• Coordinate effectively with various teams across the office and firm, as well as consultants and strategic partners, for successful project delivery
• Prepare design presentation materials
• Ensure that the project meets environmental, safety, structural, zoning, and aesthetic standards
• Develop detailed interior architectural plans, including finishes, reflected ceilings, elevations, and specifications
• Perform comprehensive construction administration, ensuring effective project documentation and contractor coordination
• Develop Furniture specification packages, oversee bid process, and coordinate installation for various project types
• Coordinate with various external partners, including art and signage vendors, to fulfill design and financial requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers, enhancing project collaboration and execution
• Support office initiatives, promote key firm programs, and participate in continuous learning opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design, or related field, with NCIDQ certification preferred
• 8+ years of relevant interior design experience in a professional environment
• Demonstrated portfolio covering various phases of project work and strong ability to communicate and present design concepts effectively
• Proficiency in Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite, along with knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, and procurement
• In-depth knowledge of sustainable and universal design concepts, with good aesthetic judgment 
• Strong understanding of budgets and financial accountability, with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively amidst competing priorities
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly
• Exceptional customer service skills and flexibility to focus multiple projects in various stages of development
• Active participation in industry professional organizations and ability to provide business development for the firm within the practice expertise area
• Firm grasp of building technology fundamentals and thorough knowledge of relevant codes, operations, processes, and trends
• Excellent time management, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and cultural awareness
• Strong graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas and iterate based on client requests and project constraints.

Preferred:

• Experience with Newforma Project Center, Prolog Project Manager, or Primavera Systems Expedition software
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Bluebeam PDF Revu
• Additional relevant certifications indicating additional expertise such as for construction administration, interior design, LEED/Green Globes/sustainability, etc.
• Experience writing and editing specifications Write and edit specifications as assigned

Position Location - Charleston

McMillan Pazdan Smith is committed to providing employees with a team environment where we teach each other to improve and reimagine what is possible while creating a shared commitment to earning the trust of our clients and communities. McMillan Pazdan Smith is also committed to providing employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, a PTO plan, an employer-provided life insurance with both long- and short-term disability, health savings account with certain medical plan enrollment, dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid professional membership dues and relevant exam fee reimbursement among other benefits.

Physical Demands and Workplace Environment 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. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; balance, stop, kneel, or crouch; speak or listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee may occasionally be exposed to hazardous working conditions in conjunction with construction site visits. The noise level in the construction zone may be loud. While performing the duties of this job in the office work environment, the employee will not be exposed to hazardous working conditions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.

McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.