Perkins&Will · 2 days ago
Senior Interior Designer - Sports, Recreation and Entertainment
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$106K/yr - $156K/yr
10+ years expPerkins&Will is a design firm seeking a Senior Interior Designer specializing in Sports, Recreation, and Entertainment. The role involves leading design processes, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality design execution while engaging with clients and directing project teams.
ArchitectureInterior DesignSustainability
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in design, execution, and living design
Initiates and creates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria
Exhibits understanding and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts
Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement
Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope
Participates in marketing efforts, leads design presentations to prospective clients, and develops successful client relationships
Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual
Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas
Mentors staff
Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project
Qualification
Required
10-15+ years of experience in leading all aspects of the Design process from ideation to implementation
Experience in Sports, Recreation and Entertainment design
Ability to lead all phases of the design process with a high level of proficiency, expertise, and creativity
Initiates and creates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria
Exhibits understanding and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts
Leads interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement
Uses graphic storytelling to advance the project delivery and scope
Participates in marketing efforts, leads design presentations to prospective clients, and develops successful client relationships
Prepares client presentation packages, external publications, and award submissions
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual
Leads collaborative teams in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas
Mentors staff
Accountable for effective coordination with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the entire project
Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D Production Software
Advanced Revit
Microsoft Office
Conceptual modeling tools such as Sketch Up
Visualization tools such as Enscape and Lumion
Presentation Tools (Adobe Suite/Affinity, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
Preferred
NCIDQ preferred
LEED GA within 6 months of hire
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House, or RELi AP within 6 months of hire
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellness
STD
LTD
Life Insurance
401k
PTO
Hybrid/flexible work environment supported by cutting-edge technology
Professional development time and expense budget
Bonuses
Studio initiatives
Firmwide affinity groups
Justice, Equity, Engagement, Diversity, and Inclusion foundation
Company
Perkins&Will
Since 1935, we’ve believed that design has the power to make the world a better, more beautiful place.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dana Waymire
Principal - Finance + Operations
Gina Berndt
Principal, Chief Marketing Officer
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