Interior Designer - #246245

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity to the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and deliver to the core traits that guide GPD group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 800 professionals working in 13 different offices, it is our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose that unites us.

GPD is currently seeking an Interior Designer for our Akron, OH office location to support our K-12 Education, Public Buildings, Retail and Corporate Commercial projects.

The Ideal Candidate Is

• Interior Designer with 1-3 years of experience
• Experienced in all facets of interior design (programming, schematic design participation, design, documentation, and specifications of finishes and furniture) for either/all market sectors: schools, public buildings, corporate commercial.
• Familiar with code requirements and construction building methods and materials.
• Revit/BIM experience required.
• Experienced and comfortable working in a team environment with architects, project managers, and other designers.
• Comfortable presenting in pursuit of new projects as part of the presentation team and comfortable presenting interior design options and solutions.
• Demonstrates a customer service attitude with experience in building relationships with school district’s key personnel.
• Proficient at coordinating various disciplines of design working with internal team members and consultants.
• Has a good understanding of materials and product offerings and has relationships with key product representatives in the area.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, professional writing skills and the ability to multi-task between several projects and priorities at one time.
  
  

Responsibilities Will Include

• Supporting the team with interior design solutions and documentation of projects including code research, programming, design, construction documents using Revit, and specifications.
• Provides construction administration tasks such as addressing RFIs and reviewing shop drawings for interior aspects of the project.
• Participates in client meetings with the Project Manager. Supports with preparation and follow up as needed.
• Researching design solutions and industry best practices.
• Meeting with product representatives and maintaining the resource library.
• Coordination with all disciplines of design including our in-house engineers, designers, renderers as well as outside consultants as it relates to interior design.
• Assist in mentoring staff on technical details for the interior portions of the project.
• Helps maintain company standards and contributes to the architectural / interiors detail library.
• Collaborates with other designers from our other offices on design solutions.
• Participates in Trade Events and client dinners, school tours, etc.
• Participates in presentations, proposals, and submittals with the business development and marketing team.
• Assists as a member of the design team as needed, including but not limited to administrative help, construction administration support beyond interior finishes, and architectural documentation and specifications assistance as needed.
  
  

Benefits

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team knows that they are a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you are willing to put the time and effort in to make us successful, you will see that in your paycheck and in your benefits offering. GPD offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and company profit-sharing contribution
• Rich Bonus Program that rewards both company and individual performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…
  
  

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