Company: BKV Group
Location: Minneapolis MN
Job Title: Senior Interior Designer (2939)
Reports to: Director of Interior Design (MN)

BKV Group has a 40-year history of design excellence (and counting), winning more than 170 regional and national awards to date. We are passionate about how innovation and creative design can shape communities for the better - enhancing the economic, aesthetic, social, and environmental context. At BKV Group, we believe in a collegial, upbeat, opportunistic, and fun working environment. We are dedicated to a never-ending quest to identify new talent that enhances our culture and best serves our diverse array of clients.

 You Have:

• 10+ years of experience working in an architectural/interior design firm.
• Previous experience working in hospitality, multi-family housing, or corporate work is preferred.
• Qualified candidates must have a BS/BA in Interior Design from a 4-year program.
• Certified Interior Designer (CID) License and registration required.
• Candidates must have the ability to work within a collaborative environment, have excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work on several projects simultaneously, and exhibit strong graphic skills.
• Computer skills required include Revit and Microsoft Office.

Job Description:

• Scope / Schedule/ Budget: Reviews project budget with Project Lead or Partner at start of the project. Develops PMP to align tasks to be completed with the available budget. Communicates scope and budget to junior Interior designers on the project.
• Vision: Develops Visioning / Branding package for client to establish aesthetic direction and Interior Design Concepts for the project. Designer to communicate vision through use of imagery, renderings and concept designs. Communicates Visioning package to project lead for review.
• Programming: Meets with client/project lead to determine program requirements. Designer works with client to understand function, equipment, FF&E and any other factors that will affect the planning of the project interiors.
• Space Planning: Works with Project Lead to determine scope of plan development. Uses program knowledge to develop functional, innovative environment that will enhance the experience for the occupant.
• Finish and Materials: Advises client on appropriate finish and material selections and implements an overall design palette that support the aesthetic goals, budget and functionality of the project.
• Furniture/Artwork/FF&E: Specifies appropriate furniture, artwork and accessories. Assists owner in procurement of furniture as required.
• Coordination: Responsible for communicating design intent of project interiors with other disciplines.
• Construction Documents: Oversees production of documents for bidding. Coordinates with other disciplines for quality assurance, technical accuracy and completeness. Reviews work of junior interior design staff on project for quality assurance. Coordinates with Project Lead to finalize scope of Interiors Construction documents.
• Presentation materials: Develops 3D renderings, rendered elevations and floor plans to communicate design to owner. Reviews presentation materials with Project Lead prior to submitting to owner.
• Maintains appropriate records and files on assigned projects.
• Maintains a free flow of communications with the Project Lead and other staff members relative to the activities on assigned projects.
• Develop and implement a personal development program that will insure future personal growth and development within the Firm and the industry.
  

As a holistic design firm, BKV Group brings a full complement of architecture, interior design, engineering, landscape architecture, and construction administration services, together, to collaborate from project kick-off to closeout. We believe that teamwork and relationships are the keys to our success. These diverse perspectives, help us make better design decisions. As such, we are committed to being open, honest, genuine, and thoughtful with each other, our clients, community stakeholders, and consultants.

We Have:

With 200+ employees sharing knowledge across practice sites in Chicago, Dallas, Hanoi, Vietnam, Minneapolis, and Washington, DC, we create relevant and meaningful design solutions that allow our clients’ vision to become a reality. With excellent benefits, competitive salaries, and continuous opportunities for growth, BKV Group gives you the tools to achieve your goals. We invite you to submit your resume and any work samples you would like to share (PDF of no more than 5MB). Please indicate your name, desired position and location in e-mail subject line. For more information, visit: www.bkvgroup.com.