DIRECT SUPPLY - Interior Designer II

DIRECT SUPPLY - Interior Designer II

Aptura is dedicated to creating life-enhancing environments for America’s seniors through new construction and renovation projects. We understand the unique senior-specific considerations necessary to achieve exceptional outcomes. With nationwide experience building new communities across the continuum of care, Aptura is the ideal partner to our customers to bring their Senior Living visions to life.

What You’ll Do and Impact:

Own Interior Design project work throughout the project process, as assigned:
- Conceptual/Schematic Design
  - Consult with external clients to understand their design needs
  - Travel to customer location to evaluate Interior Design site to observe existing conditions and develop project scope documentation
  - Complete Interior Design code review for furnishings & application of applicable interior finish materials
  - Create concept statements for client approval
  - Select the type and quality of interior finish materials that meet the client’s budget
  - Develop preliminary space plan and FF&E budget
- Design Development
  - Complete selections for interior finish materials, decorative lighting, furnishings, soft goods, artwork and accessories
  - Create presentation media such as drawings, sketches, renderings, color and material boards
  - Lead design presentation for client approval
  - Coordinate with project team members and consultants on design and budget related matters.
- Construction Documents
  - Develop legends and schedules outlining the specifications for interior finish materials, furnishings, soft goods, artwork and accessories
  - Coordinate with internal Construction Document Specialist teams to develop drawings showing material placement, interior elevations, sections and details
  - Develop furnishings plans showing the location of furniture, soft goods, artwork and accessories
  - Coordinate with internal and external project team members and consultants
- Contract Administration
  - Issue updated documentation for construction addenda and field changes
  - Review, evaluate and approve shop drawings and submittals, and answer Requests for Information (“RFI’s”) submitted by bidders and winning contractors
  - Visit the project site to monitor construction progress or oversee the installation of furniture, soft goods, artwork and accessories
Lead the creation of Standards Programs for corporate clients, as assigned
Involvement in other design team tasks including but not limited to: process improvement, internal partner onboarding/training/quality checks, mentorship, or managing selection request queue, as assigned

What You’ll Need:

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design/Interior Architecture
5-7 years previous experience in commercial or Health Care interior design, including experience selling design concepts to clients
Intermediate application of design principles
Intermediate presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to specify high margin products, minimize margin erosion and manage design hours to maximize profitability on projects
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with internal and external project teams
Demonstrated success handling multiple projects in various stages of completion
Demonstrated ability to research technical information (e.g. building codes)
Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and SketchUp
Ability to read blueprints and perform hand drafting
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Participation in industry associations such as ASID and IIDA
Ability to travel 20% - 30%
Valid, unexpired driver’s license with a good driving record required
At this point, COVID-19 vaccination is required for travel subject to permissible exceptions.

Additional Items of Interest:

Working towards NCIDQ Certification
General knowledge and understanding of long-term care and senior living products and equipment
Intermediate Revit and Adobe Suite skills
Category specific expertise (care type, product type, project type, etc)

Job to be performed in the location listed. Generous benefit package available. Click here to learn more.

Direct Supply, Inc. and its U.S. subsidiaries are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers committed to diverse workforces.