Job Description

*** Must be authorized to work in the United State

Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority-owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as international, multi-lateral donor bank and host-country funded projects.

We are seeking a talented The Interior Designer/ Associate (Design Associate). The Interior Designer/ Associate is an integral part of the company’s architecture department and will provide hands-on production support to cross-functional teams. The Design Associate must be a self-motivated team player and eager to expand their skills and knowledge base. The position is fully on-site and reports to the company’s headquarters office in Rockville, MD.

• Perform hands-on production tasks, ensuring high-quality output, under direct supervision of the senior staff members.
• Performs Revit modeling and detailing with the team.
• Assists in feasibility studies, narratives, reports, drawings, and documents production at all stages of design and construction.
• Ability to develop FF&E sets and specifications.
• Coordinates the work with other junior professionals and consultants.
• Coordinates onsite efforts with Contractor
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and using standard techniques, solving problems as they arise, and receives guidance on projects.
• Displays competence in general conventional aspects of architecture and Interior Design.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or equivalent

• 5+ years of experience in commercial and institutional design projects

• Proficiency in Revit (required) and working knowledge of AutoCAD

• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

• Experience with 3D rendering software

• Strong understanding of drafting principles, techniques, and construction documentation from concept through construction administration

• Ability to develop drawings and deliverables across all project phases

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and interpersonal)

• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

• Strong problem-solving, organization, and self-management skills

• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and meet tight deadlines

• Working toward or holding NCIDQ certification

• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Additional Information

Salary Salary range is dependent on scope of work, location of project, as well as level of experience. This range could fall anywhere between: $57 - $94k.

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment.

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Contingent 1099

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.