Senior Designer

As a senior interior designer with the SCAD physical resources administration team, you will ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and fully aligned with design intent. Here, you’ll collaborate with the executive director of interior design to implement design priorities for all SCAD locations.

As part of the physical resources administration team, you’ll:
• Contribute to the conceptual development, space planning, and design implementation for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects, events, and more
• Oversee multiple design projects from start to finish, ensuring successful delivery by collaborating with clients to define goals, scope, and budgets
• Develop and oversee project schedules, budgets, and timelines, and prepare and present design proposals, mood boards, material selections, and renderings
• Develop detailed design drawings, construction documents, and specifications
• Source materials, furniture, fixtures, and finishes that align with design intent

As a senior designer, you’ll:
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure project success and provide guidance to associate designers and design assistants
• Review project progress and provide direction to ensure quality, accuracy, and adherence to timelines
• Collaborate with procurement teams on FF&E selections, specifications, and purchasing activities
• Stay current with industry trends, products, and materials to incorporate into designs
• Maintain the university's visual appearance through consistent evaluation and improvement

Additionally, you’ll:
• Meet with university leaders to assess needs and develop solutions for space-planning challenges
• Lead setup teams, create punch lists, delegate tasks, and respond to work orders from internal departments
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations, and independently manage several projects valued at $5M–$10M
• Serve as a key contributor to large projects and perform other duties as assigned
• Regularly interface with clients and stakeholders to resolve routine issues independently and escalate strategic, budgetary, or high-risk decisions to the executive director

Candidates should ideally demonstrate:
• Ability to manage multiple multi-component projects and deadlines
• Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership, project management, and organizational skills
• Knowledge of local building codes, regulations, and construction documentation
• Ability to manage client relationships and lead project teams effectively

Minimum qualifications:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in design, architecture, construction management, or a related field
• At least seven years of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Team and project management experience in a fast-paced, high-energy environment
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, MS Project, or other design applications
• A strong portfolio showcasing a range of interior design projects

Preferred qualifications:
• NCIDQ or PMP certification

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:
• Valid driver's license
• Acceptance as a SCAD-authorized driver

Travel required:  
• 10–20%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.