Job Description

JOB TITLE: Senior Hospitality Interior Designer (TJS)

The Senior Interior Designer works closely with the project's design team from concept to completion. In collaboration with the Project Lead, the Senior Interior Designer is responsible for supervision of design intent, overseeing the design team, client presentations, and the production of complete, accurate and well-coordinated documents that are in accordance with The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry standards to be on time and budget. The Senior Interior Designer works on complex projects and often multiple projects simultaneously.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage design team to meet project deadlines, construction and FF&A budget targets, and highest design quality standards
• Represent the interiors team at client presentations to understand client concept and accurately relay that to the design team
• Establish and maintain effective client relationship for duration of project
• Assist the Project Manager in establishing the project budget and program development
• Make design and documentation decisions using discretion and good judgement
• Develop and document design millwork details, finishes, material palettes, furnishings and specifications that are consistent with the design direction and support of the overall quality of the project
• Collaborate with Purchasing Agent to provide complete FF&A budgets and schedules
• Promote a collaborative team atmosphere
• Manage designers to foster individual productivity and professional development
• Encourage team members to achieve their potential by assigning challenging, yet attainable, project tasks
• Assist in project proposals and marketing efforts
• Actively participate in professional development
• Maintain base state registration, and professional affiliations
• Contribute to the overall quality and success of the project, studio and firm

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Interior Design program or a related design program with bachelor’s level degree.
• Registered Interior Designer/Architect
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Luxury Hospitality/ Food & Beverage design
• Creative, collaborative, and able to thrive in a team atmosphere
• Demonstrated ability to produce high quality, complete sets of drawings for complex projects using required software.
• Strong understanding of building systems and building codes
• Strong organizational, coordination and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team of professionals and consultants to meet project objectives on time and within scope and budget
• Competency in all aspects of design
• Demonstrated presentation skills
• Cruise ship experience preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises Designers I and II to include training, leading, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance planning and aiding in problem resolution. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Reports to Principal and TJS Directors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Majority of time is spent in sitting position.
• Ability to move throughout the office either by walking or through assisted means.
• There are minimal lifting requirements for this position.
• Some activities may require standing, bending and stooping for short periods of time

Cooper Carry is an Affirmative Action/EEO Employer who values workplace diversity and consider applications regardless of age, race, gender, religion, color, sex, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, individuals with disabilities or other status protected by law Cooper Carry provides a drug free workplace.