Senior Interior Design Associate
About WeWork - Product:
We believe in a team-based effort to achieve our common goal: To deliver the best quality product possible as we create a world where people work to make a life, not just a living.
About This Role:
The ideal candidate will be an Interior Designer looking to work on fast-moving projects at scale and interested in developing innovative and smarter delivery processes.
The Interior Designer team is involved with all phases of the building process from Schematic Design through Construction Administration. Interior Designer team members work within an interdisciplinary design team that also includes architects, engineers, graphic artists, and technologists, working on several projects at a time. As such, a cross-functional mindset is critical.
Responsibilities:
Effectively document and convey design solutions to the broader design and construction team, to ensure proper execution.
Work alongside development disciplines to develop coordinated schematic level handover packages.
Convey and maintain design intent during Design and Pre-construction/Bidding phases, and support the selection of products and vendors.
Coordinate and collaborate with the team across disciplines to ensure successful delivery of projects, from design through opening and closeout phases.
Develop, implement, and maintain interior design standards.
Who + What We’re Looking For:
The Product Team is looking for motivated individuals with a love of learning and collaboration who are eager to join a workplace built around the mindset of “we” over “me”. We’re committed to investing in team member growth and encourage applicants to consider the direct and/or indirect ways in which they meet the following criteria.
Candidates may be placed at the Associate or Senior Associate level based on the following.
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture
0-2 years of experience in Interior Design and/or Architecture
Experience in high-end Hospitality, Residential, Commercial and/or Retail Interior Design; knowledge in space planning a plus
Focused, detail-oriented, and resourceful approach to problem-solving
Self-directed with a high level of initiative, a positive ‘can do’ attitude, and ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
Concise verbal, written, and graphic communication and presentation skills
Strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, reliably meeting tight deadlines
Comfort working with project schedules (timelines, quantities, prices, SKUs, etc.)
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, BIM (Revit), all things Google, and Bluebeam Revu
Passionate about best in class design, construction, and project execution
Habitually thinking outside the box and exploring new ways to execute projects
Fluency in local language or dialect. High command of the English language, both spoken and written.
Culture & Benefits:
Working at WeWork means you’ll always be taken care of. Here are just some of the benefits included with joining the Product Team:
Comprehensive medical coverage, including parental leave
Paid vacation + holiday leave
A robust Professional Development program
Complimentary meals + beverages
Company retreats, events, volunteering and wellness programs
Lifestyle perks + discounts
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.