Design Director

Evaluates project information, confers and corresponds with client representatives in coordination with the Project Manager/Principal to determine project parameters and requirements. Develops design concepts for project(s). Leads design development of client’s interior program through development of photographic image studies. Develops interior design to meet the client’s programmatic requirements and assure technical suitability. Develops conceptual ideas graphically. Leads design charettes. Participates directly in each project from programming through project completion. Leads presentation and design drawings. Be the creative head. Develops block plans and bubble diagrams. Leads and reviews design details. Corrects/revises drawings with minimal supervision. Coordinates with design team to ensure integration of design and interior design elements. Provides guidance to other members of the design team to ensure that design documents are in appropriate formats. Participates in all charettes. Monitors and sometimes coordinates the design work of consultants. Is responsible for quality control for the interior design function, including: Accuracy of each segment of work as it is completed. Conformance to company design standards. Project Management: Establishes program with Project Manager/Principal. Responsible for all projects within the team. Participates in determining the skills required of other team members for the project and the selection of those team members. Prepares progress reports. Alerts Project Manager to any changes in scope, lack of information or decisions from client. Oversees interior design aspects of construction: Assists with construction oversight for general conformance with the interior design concept. Responds to construction questions as they relate to interior design issues. Directs/supervises the gathering of the technical specifications for various interior design elements (FF&E). Selects and directs materials for project. Confers and corresponds with client representatives, to determine project parameters/requirements; participates in design presentations. Directs construction of finish boards. Participates in the development of “in-house” design standards; assures that design policies, procedures, standards and philosophies are adhered to. Responsible for personal and staff development: Performs senior staff development duties such as mentoring, training, supervising and directing junior staff. Participates in management and leadership groups. #J-18808-Ljbffr