Intermediate Interior Designer

About the Position: We seek an intermediate interior designer to join our interiors team and collaborate with our in-house architects on multi-family projects. In this role, you will work with the Interior Design Director to develop creative designs and drive projects from conception to execution. Responsibilities include creating mood boards and layouts, material and FF&E specifications, and construction details. You will collaborate with the interiors team, coordinate with the architecture team, and work closely with project consultants.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Interior Design Director to develop design narratives that lead to creative solutions through conceptual studies and space planning.
• Assist in the selection of materials and FF+E.
• Develop 3D renderings, walk-throughs, and construction drawings in Revit and Enscape.
• Prepare presentation boards for client meetings using Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Assist in project management tasks such as coordination with consultants, interface with vendors, and management of deadlines.
• Develop BID and construction drawings.
• Assist with construction administration services in answering RFI’s, reviewing submittals and shop drawings, and preparing field reports and punch lists.
• Stay updated on current design trends and industry best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or architecture.
• ONLY applicants with 5+ years will be considered.
• Portfolios MUST include construction drawings experience.
• Preferred but not required, NCIDQ certified or NCARB license.
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, InDesign, Photoshop, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as collaboratively.
• Exceptional design and technical skills.
• Portfolio showcasing creative design concepts and graphic design sensibility.
• Portfolio showing solid understanding and experience in construction drawings.

Benefits 

• Professional growth support through continuing education programs.
• Flexibility and support for further expanding individual skill sets.
• Fully covered health insurance.  
• Summer Fridays + 15 PTO days.  
• Hybrid work flexibility for qualified candidates.
• Commuter benefits.  
• Contribution into 401(k) and profit sharing for qualified candidates.

About MHS: MHS Architecture is an award-winning interdisciplinary design office with a 42-year history specializing in Architecture, Planning, Urban Design, and Interior Design. This legacy has established a strong foothold in the New Jersey mixed-use residential development market through a commitment to design excellence and project realization. Building on this foundation, MHS Architecture is on a path to expand its body of work to include more prominent and complex projects, boost the integration of emerging technologies into our design process, further grow our interior design services, and expand our presence in other urban regions.

Our mission: Design with purpose. Our goal is to practice architecture with passion and thought at all scales. From the planning of communities to the language of a façade, to the relationships and details of the interior space, this committed focus offers efficient execution that delivers projects with striking aesthetics while ensuring our clients higher returns on their investment.

Our Team values: We believe in the power of collaboration: by collaborating, we amplify our strengths and enhance our skills, foster innovation, and build stronger relationships. We think creatively and engage with honesty and authenticity. We take our responsibilities to heart and aim for the best. We excel in our field, dedicated to serving our clients and the people who inhabit the spaces we create.