San Francisco, USA
Senior interior designer
WeWork is looking for a senior interior designer to join its office in San Francisco.
About the role
WeWork seeks a designer with at least six years’ experience for our interior design studio. The designer will aid in the creation of vibrant co-working environments, collaborative spaces, and special projects ranging from 5,000-100,000SF worldwide. Rapid project schedule requires organisation, tenacity, and ability to work with others. Periodic travel may be required.
Responsibilities:
- define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighbourhood, and internal design ethos
- develop layouts and finish packages to insure project approach follows WW brand standards and best practices
- develop concept/mood strategies and successfully implement them from concept phase through project execution
- identify, select and specify products and vendors that meet brand standards
- work closely with internal team to manage FF&E supply chain — lead times, budgets, quantities and finishes
- develop pre-construction/bidding documentation that clearly conveys design intent and documents product and vendor selections
- coordinate staging and closeout to insure design intent is executed, maintained and communicated to logistics lead and expansion lead
- clearly and concisely communicate with both internal team members and consultants throughout project duration regarding design concept, design execution and follow through
- design development and technical work with minimal guidance
- gather inspiration from multiple sources, generating mood packages and translating mood into successfully designed and executed spaces
Qualifications:
- bachelor/master degree in interior design, architecture or related field
- six+ years of experience in high-end hospitality, residential, commercial or retail interior design
- strong understanding of FF&E and space planning
- ability to incorporate metrics — area, pricing, schedule, etc into design process
- proficient in the following programs: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino and Revit
- impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
- highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner
- demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
- strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- reliable, focused, and detail-oriented
- self-directed with a high level of initiative and a ‘can do’ attitude