French Associates · 9 hours ago
Interior Design Project Leader
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expFrench Associates, Inc. is a leader in planning, design, architecture, engineering, and construction, focusing on creating inspiring educational environments. The Interior Design Project Lead is responsible for managing projects from concept to completion, maintaining client relationships, and providing creative direction while collaborating with the interiors team.
ArchitectureConstructionInterior Design
Responsibilities
Lead interior design projects from initial concept through final installation and project completion
Develop and maintain strong client relationships, serving as a primary point of contact for interiors
Provide creative direction while ensuring designs align with project goals, client vision, budgets, and schedules
Produce and oversee technical drawings, specifications, and documentation
Collaborate with and help guide the interiors team, supporting project workflow and quality standards
Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and contractors as needed
Present design concepts, materials, and solutions clearly and confidently to clients
Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and design intent
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from an accredited program
Six (6) or more years of experience working in Interior Design
Proficiency in AutoCAD. Knowledge and experience in Revit is desired, training provided to the right candidate as our firm migrates to Revit as an industry standard
Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously from design through construction
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, Sketchup and Microsoft Office applications
Excellent organization, communication and team collaboration skills
Must be self-motivated, detail oriented with the ability to lead and mentor junior team members
Preferred
NCIDQ certification; LEED, or similar credentials valued
Experience using Revu Bluebeam
Experience in using rendering software
General understanding of the relationship between drawings and specifications
Experience and/or passionate about designing K-12 spaces
Benefits
Competitive compensation. Commensurate with experience. Position includes a base salary and potential bonus contingent on individual and company performance. Annual targets and reviews.
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). We provide annual grants of stock to all qualified employees. Subject to planning parameters.
401K. We provide a company matching 401K to all qualified employees. Subject to plan parameters. Includes access to financial planning resources.
Health Benefits. Comprehensive Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision coverage through national carriers.
Life Insurance. Company paid Basic Life, with optional Supplemental Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage for you and your dependents.
Disability Insurance. Company paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, with optional Buy-Up Long-Term Disability.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts. Varies with plan design and carriers, but individual programs may allow you to set aside pre-tax money for eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Employee Assistance Program. Employees and household members have access to confidential professional support resources.
Paid Time Off. Company has generous allowances for personal time including sick, vacation and personal days.
Voluntary benefits. We offer Accidental Injury, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Disability Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
Transit program. Allows you to use pre-tax dollars (up to statutory limits) to pay for your public transportation and/or parking expenses.
Paid Company Holidays and Events. We offer additional days off from time to time, when we can (such as extended office closures for holidays, etc.). when we can.
Employee discount program/team spirit programs. Company provided swag, group discounts, and miscellaneous company store items.
Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement and reimbursements for qualified training and licensure.
Work-Life Alignment: Comfortable work environment with emphasis on wellness and personal flexibility.
Growth and maximizing your potential. A great culture and place to elevate your career and overall person.
Company
French Associates
French Associates is an architecture firm that provides planning and design services.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase