Intermediate Interior Designer with FF&E Experience

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Job Area:
Interior

Location:
45 Main Street, 9th Floor
11201 Brooklyn, NY
United States
New York

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BIG is a group of 700+ architects, engineers, urbanists, inventors, researchers and business minds from all over the world who are based in our Copenhagen, New York, London and Barcelona offices. Our built work ranges from the most diverse urban playground and Michelin-star dining - to affordable housing and a school among the verdant fjords of the Faroe Islands. Our vision spans traveling at supersonic speed with Hyperloop One to living in floating cities and eventually Mars! While we are led by a group of expert partners, directors, and associates - a flat hierarchy and collaborative spirit are essential to our BIG ecosystem. We are infectiously ambitious and unified by the shared mission to craft the world we want to live in and to give form to our future one project at a time.

We are dedicated to creating and maintaining a cool workplace where we want to be and we continuously work at becoming better and better at what we do.

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BIG NYC is looking for a creative and experienced Interior Designer with FF&E (Furniture, fixtures, and equipment) to join our team, focusing on innovative and inspiring hospitality projects. This role will be pivotal in shaping interiors that combine functionality with bold design narratives, from concept development through execution. From space planning and FF&E selections to collaborating with consultants and clients, you’ll play a hands-on role in delivering exceptional projects!

Requirements:

Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
4+ years of post-graduate experience as an Interior Designer or Architect, ideally in Hospitality and high-end residential
Commercial and residential project experience; hospitality, educational, and cultural experience is a plus
Knowledgeable in materials, millwork design, furniture, and FF&E specifications
Proficiency in AutoCAD, V-Ray, Rhino, and Adobe Suite skills. (Revit is a major plus)
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and self-manage time
Experience with built and published projects is highly valued
Knowledge of industry practices, local codes, and construction details
Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
AIA/NCIDQ licensure and/or LEED certification are assets

Responsibilities:

Collaborate on and contribute to all project phases
Assist with the creation of interior design concepts, including FF&E specifications
Develop detailed design documentation in response to direction from Leadership using advanced 3D modeling tools
Present interior design concepts, strategies, and progress
Engage with clients and presenting design direction
Working closely with design teams, Project Managers, and Partners
Preparing and editing drawings as they relate to projects
Coordinating with external stakeholders and/or clients

At BIG, we value and encourage the following qualities:

Be Proactive – Take initiative, do research, and don’t be afraid to try new things. Prevent issues rather than having to fix them later.
Be Reliable – Be someone leadership can trust to deliver on any task.
Be Accountable – From the big picture to the day-to-day, own the decisions you make.
Be Consistent – Prove you can do it, and then do it again.
Be Tenacious – Be committed, show up, contribute with passion, do your best, get stuff done and don’t give up.
Be Independent – Take a task or project and run with it, but don’t be afraid to ask questions.
Be Clever – Be smart, know your stuff, think critically, keep the big picture in mind, figure things out, and be curious.
Be Generous – Share your knowledge and skills with other BIGsters, and mentor others when you can.
Be Nice – Be a team player and a good colleague, be honest, respect your peers, don’t take yourself too seriously, and have fun!

The salary range for this position is $74,000 - 95,000 depending on experience.

BIG Benefits:

Generous Time Off: Increases over your time at BIG as well as 12 recognized holidays and Winter Break
Professional Development: Support for continuing education, Amberbook, dedicated time off for AREs, AIA Membership dues, plus regular Lunch & Learns
Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, along with ancillary and disability insurance
Retirement Savings: 401(k) Plan with 3% company match
Saving Plans: Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Family Leave: 2-week pre-birth leave to all expecting parents to get set up for your new family member, generous parental leave, and flexible return-to-work options
Catered Meals: Complimentary breakfast daily and catered lunches on Wednesdays
Staff Entertainment: Friday beers and biannual parties - We're BIG on celebrations!
Additional perks: Dog friendly office, company sponsored sports teams, employee referral bonus, & more!

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, creed, sex, citizenship status, gender, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. B.I.G. Architecture D.P.C. is obligated under the law and committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and other protected veterans. B.I.G. Architecture D.P.C. is obligated under the law and committed to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights. At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.