Senior Associate, Designer

We continue to revolutionize the creation of workplace to meet the needs of today’s ever-changing global brands. Our agile, end-to-end experience, delivered seamlessly across borders, is powered by strong client partnerships and enabled by sound workplace intelligence and transformational technology.

We believe that everyone should work in an environment that inspires productivity, peak performance and delivers wellbeing. Across our 48 global studios we see that positive work environments foster open, collaborative and supportive cultures populated by highly independent, motivated people. While our core business is strategising, designing and building workplaces for some of the biggest brands in the world, we know our people are our #1 asset. We look after them with an extensive Employee Value Proposition program which includes rewards and recognition, career development and a focus on wellbeing.

What You Will Do

• Transform, refresh and create amazing workplaces for diverse clients
• Partner with our Business Development Principal and our Construction team, to educate and charm potential clients on the unique value Unispace’s methodology offers.
• Create and broaden Client relations built on trust and exceptional service.
• Lead project teams in the management of all design work for a project from conceptual design through final construction documents.
• Oversee and mentor junior staff members to produce exceptional designs and grow within the industry
• Oversee the production of detailed bid/construction issues packages in accordance with local codes and industry norms.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, consultants and our construction team.
• Develop and enhance our standards
• Pitch in where ever needed as a valuable member of a cross-functional team
• Contribute to our culture of equality, creativity and innovation. Think outside the box.
• Quickly interpret Client needs/scope and establish the best solution/design process.

The Experience, Skills And Knowledge You Bring

• 10-12+ years of professional experience with focus on interiors
• Exceptional ability to work with project teams and execute elevated design projects
• Strong ability with Revit and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in corporate interiors with diverse client types such as law, entertainment, finance, marketing, etc.
• Ability to prepare technical drawings, detailing, material specification and construction administration, great knowledge of Interiors details, millwork drawings and extensive knowledge of FF&E.
• Strong working knowledge of International/California building codes
• Demonstrated skills to produce and meet budgets, cost plans, programs and project timelines.
• Adept at Design Proposal writing and able to work with our Sales team to finalize contracts.

Who You Are

• Flexible and open to new ways of working in the architecture and design industry
• Eager to try something new and grow with Unispace
• Excellent organizational skills under pressure to meet deadlines and budgeting needs
• Communicate clearly and articulately across multiple mediums
• Enjoy the opportunity to present collaborative-design work in front of others
• Take initiative and collaborate with others across various disciplines

Your Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent degree is preferred

What We Will Offer
You’ll gain exposure to the design and construction industry in an agile and collaborative global firm. This is a great opportunity to work within a friendly, design-oriented, and creative culture while growing your career.
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The statements on the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to do this job. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

The statements on the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to do this job.  The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed on the job description) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.

Unispace is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We enable our teams to provide diverse, fresh perspectives and to be courageous in challenging conventions of the way we work, collaborate, and learn.