Intermediate Interior Designer – San Francisco
Job Type
Full Time
Location
San Francisco, CA, USA
About the Role
Designers are the creative engine of our project teams, pushing boundaries, exploring fresh territory, and solving complex challenges to help our clients achieve their vision. While stylistic influences come and go, at Huntsman, we utilize our experience and expertise to build stunning, inspiring, functional, and enduring solutions focused on wellness, inclusion, and sustainability. Our designers strive for substance in their work - technically, creatively, and socially. Our process is grounded in research, common sense, and boundary-pushing creativity. It spans everything from finding harmonious, code-compliant space-planning solutions to designing beautiful and functional casework. We design for our clients, not for our own egos. Our design is a team endeavor, with creative expression and meaningful projects as the ultimate reward.
What You Will Do
Co-lead, develop, and execute comprehensive and code-compliant design efforts for a variety of project types
Take a lead role in programming client needs, conceptual design, space planning, and design development (participate / lead in-person and virtual meetings)
Prepare and co-lead (in-person and virtual) client presentations
Participate during all phases of project delivery and design within project parameters (participate / lead in-person and virtual meetings at all phases)
Clearly communicate design concepts via sketches, 3D models and color renderings
Interface (in-person and virtually) directly with clients, product representatives, furniture dealers, fabricators, multidisciplinary consultants, and general contractors
Perform in-person field surveys and evaluate existing interior space
Research, recommend, and specify appropriate finishes, fixtures, and furniture
Prepare project design documentation and participate in execution of construction documents including reflected ceiling plans and lighting layouts
Incorporate technical requirements including audio/video, acoustics, power, and data systems into the design
Assist in various construction administration tasks, including in-person site visits
Other related duties as assigned
Your Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ownership and accountability for project- and firm-wide success
Strong design creativity, aptitude, competence, and experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Thorough understanding of interior architectural concepts, spatial relationships, fundamental knowledge of building systems, and workplace concepts
Ability to research design - including trends, strategies, and related technologies
Fundamental understanding of corporate commercial real estate objectives is a plus
Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural project delivery
Working knowledge of state and local building and fire codes related to interior environments, including accessibility are a must
Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures
Ability to work in-person in low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings on any floor
Experience working in a Citrix environment is highly desired
Advanced Autodesk Revit and Enscape skills are a must
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) skills are a must
Experience with Mural collaboration platform is highly desired
Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills are a must
Hand sketching and conceptual drawing/modeling skills are a plus
Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED and/or WELL project participation
Your Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
Minimum 5-8 years of experience working on interior design and/or architectural projects, with a primary focus on design for workplaces, commercial interiors, and tenant improvement projects
Interior Design Certification and WELL and/or LEED Accreditation strongly preferred
Candidates must have legal working status in the U.S. as Huntsman will not be sponsoring work visas at this time
Compensation, Benefits, and Perks
Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary for this role is estimated between $90,000 to $105,000 plus benefits
Candidates who apply personally to the Huntsman HR email will be eligible for a signing bonus!
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Opportunity to participate in pre-tax Flexible Spending plans for medical, childcare, and commuter expenses, and 401k
Comprehensive PTO and paid holidays offering
Enrollment in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan after 1 year
How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications, experience, and requirements for this position, please e-mail your cover letter, resume, portfolio, and/or a link to your work in a single PDF (maximum 10 MB) to: hr(at)huntsmanag(dot)com. In your e-mail subject line, please indicate Intermediate Interior Designer – San Francisco
About the Company
Huntsman Architectural Group is an award-winning architecture and interiors firm dedicated to elevating the human experience by designing places that connect, sustain, and inspire.
We actively engage clients as partners in the design process to explore their unique aspirations and culture, while prioritizing wellness, sustainability, and equity in the built environment. The result is places with meaning.
We believe in the conservation of environmental resources. Our focus is on realizing the potential of existing buildings through revitalization and inspiring interior environments to create lasting value for our clients and communities.
Our services include strategic workplace consulting, interior design, and architecture across a wide array of project types in the commercial, institutional, educational, residential, and other sectors.
The firm was established in 1981 and is a 100% ESOP employee-owned company. Our offices in San Francisco, New York, and Chicago are home to over 60 architects, interior designers, project managers, and support staff who are passionate about their work – explorers and innovators who never lose sight of our client’s vision. We maintain a fast-paced and fun work environment where team-based success is highly valued.
Huntsman is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in its design practice, its operations, and in the greater community by improving access for all to the architecture and design profession. We value our employees’ work-life balance, offering hybrid work (home/office), comprehensive benefits, and paid time off, in addition to competitive salaries. We consider mentoring and continuous learning integral to the long-term professional development of our team members.
Huntsman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We seek talent in every job position that best supports our clients, teams, and workplace. We prohibit discrimination based on race; color; creed; sex; gender (including identity and expression); religion (including dress and grooming practices); marital status; registered domestic partner status; age; national origin or ancestry; physical or mental disability; medical condition; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; caregiver status; political affiliation; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.