Interior Designer, Hospitality

DLR Group•San Francisco, CA

8h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved in developing comprehensive material and finish palettes, FF&E, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings. You'll also coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, working closely with the integrated design team to deliver high-quality work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements. In addition, you may assist the project manager with scheduling, developing work plans, creating cartoon sets, and ensuring QA/QC throughout the project. Our Interiors team is committed to upholding and promoting our company's core values in every aspect of their work. This role offers an opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on a variety of projects. If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you’ll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow Firm profitably.

Requirements

8 years of professional interior design experience
Must have strong proficiency in FF&E
Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design
Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Proficient in hospitality spec writing and industry spec software.
Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software
Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask
Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts
All applicants are required to provide a portfolio or work samples as part of their submission, preferably in PDF format.

Responsibilities

Prepare FF&E package documentation (i.e. FF&E specifications, custom furniture drawings, furniture plan layouts and coordination with interior architectural plans).
Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring design excellence
Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers
Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents
Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas
Apply appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations
Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination
Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions
Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues
Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets