About our company Premier: Premier Project Management provides design, procurement, engineering development and project management services to hotels. This includes implementing the majority of capital improvements for properties owned by Ashford Hospitality Trust (NYSE: AHT) and Braemar Hotels and Resorts (NYSE: BHR), and other hotel and mulit-family ownership groups. As an Interior Designer, you will work on the interior renovation of projects with varying levels of complexity from design through construction and installation. You will work with and receive mentorship from senior members in the department.

About Senior Interior Designer: The individual in this position will have the opportunity to work with multiple brands and participate in all phases of design for select and full-service hotels and multi-family projects.

Key Responsibilities and Competencies Include:

Project Design & Planning

Manage design projects with increasing independence while working under the direction of senior designers.
Understand hospitality design principles and apply them to projects.
Stay informed of hospitality industry trends and evolving design standards.
Develop space plans using hand sketches or CAD.
Visualize and design spaces, including furniture, finishes, and interior architectural elements.
Analyze project scope and budgets and, with senior staff input, adjust designs to meet project requirements.

Design Development & Documentation

Prepare design presentations for Ownership and Brand representatives using sketches, PowerPoint, Photoshop, and other presentation tools.
Develop and prepare FF&E specifications using the SPEXX program.
Prepare construction documents, including plans, elevations, millwork drawings, material selections, and specifications.
Perform field verification and maintain supporting documentation.
Accurately complete quantity take-offs and project budgets.

Vendor & Brand Coordination

Maintain strong relationships with local and national vendors for furniture, fabrics, and architectural materials.
Select furniture, finishes, and materials appropriate for each project.
Communicate with Brand design representatives and track design approvals.
Coordinate regularly with purchasing and project management teams throughout project execution.

Project Collaboration

Work collaboratively with project managers, hotel engineers, architects, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Provide clear direction and effectively communicate design concepts and project updates.
Gather information required for project documentation and implementation.

Construction Administration

Develop an understanding of construction methods, procedures, building codes, and accessibility requirements.
Participate in construction administration activities, including submittal reviews, shop drawing reviews, and responses to RFIs.
Attend project pre-bid meetings and FF&E installations.
Lead or participate in weekly project conference calls when serving as the senior designer on a project.

Professional Development & Team Contribution

Demonstrate strong organizational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
Contribute to office initiatives, team activities, and professional development programs.

Key Requirements:

Bachelor's degree for interior design or architecture with a minimum 10 years of experience
Two (2) years of experience in interior design within the hospitality industry
NCIDQ certification is strongly preferred
Comfortable with personal responsibility and accountability and embraces open communication and collaboration
Possess professional poise and polish, and demonstrate flexibility and the ability to communicate both verbally and graphically to many personality types
Knowledge of AutoCAD, MS Office (Word, Excel, Adobe, PowerPoint and Photoshop) and SPEXX
Knowledge of Spitfire to analyze budgets

Qualifications

Physical Requirements (In-Office Role)

Ability to work in a standard office environment.
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. (6-8 hours a day)
Occasional standing and walking throughout the workday.
Frequent fine motor skills, use of hands and fingers for keyboarding/typing, utilizing a mouse or trackpad, writing, and operating office equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, reach, or carry items.
Ability to lift and/or move 10–25 pounds as needed (e.g., files, office supplies).
Visual ability to read from a computer screen and printed materials including close visual focus for extended periods and color differentiation (for certain roles).
Ability to hear and participate in conversations and meetings, use phone and/or headset
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

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