04/23/2008   Intermediate Interior Designer, Healthcare Interiors

SmithGroup has been named one of the best Architecture/Engineering firms to work for by Building Design + Construction magazine (May 2007). We are one of the largest A/E firms in the United States, with 10 U.S. offices. SmithGroup provides architecture, engineering, interior design and planning services for clients across the country in markets such as healthcare, learning, workplace, government and science and technology. We are an organization of creative professionals committed to achieving design excellence and environmental sustainability in diverse project solutions. SmithGroup’s studio structure provides the resources, experience and project opportunities of a large firm with the intimate and friendly atmosphere of a small firm culture.

SmithGroup has openings in our San Francisco office for intermediate Designers in the Healthcare Interiors Studio. We pursue creative design solutions and creating meaningful, quality environments based on best practices, the latest research and evidence-based design. We focus holistically on the interior environment which includes goal setting, programming, master planning, design and documentation of all aspects of a healthcare environment. Our project types include hospitals, outpatient centers, skilled nursing facilities and specialty care projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Generate overall interior design concepts; formulate design presentation strategies and make presentations.
• Develop interior design palettes that respond to project goals
• Develop interior projects from initial programming and space planning through construction administration and completion
• Select, budget and specify furnishings
• Work to project budget and schedules related to interior design component
• Provide mentoring and guidance to junior level designers

We are looking for:

• Client-oriented leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on a team
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• A professional degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture
• 7-10 years related project experience
• Experience in Healthcare Interiors preferred
• Competence with AutoCAD, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch up
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn and use Revit
• Hold, or working towards, LEED® Accreditation and NCIDQ certification and membership in professional organizations, such as IIDA or AIA is desirable

SmithGroup offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefit package. In addition to PTO and paid company holidays, we also offer an alternate work schedule which provides employees with an additional 15 Fridays off per year to help with work/life balance.

Please forward your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to hr@ca.smithgroup.com. EOE www.smithgroup.com

SmithGroup
Human Resources
301 Battery Street
7th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Phone: (415)227-0100
hr@ca.smithgroup.com
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