Interior Design Associate

Design and Standards

• Oversee and guide the third-party interior design process from concept to building turn-over to align with Subtext’s high design expectations and experience matrix.
• Responsible for maintaining and communicating Subtext’s Interior Design Standards for both Student Housing and Multifamily projects.
• Understand the local market and main competition, ensuring each project’s target demographic is defined, and that design direction is contextual.
• Oversee FF&E and décor selections and coordination with procurement agents.
• Select and design unit furniture for Student Housing projects.
• Determine unit furniture layouts for Student Housing projects.
• Participate in team meetings to help resolve project issues, coordination between disciplines, schedule adherence, and technical challenges.

Project Implementation

• Participate in project reviews regarding project costs, budgets, and adherence to schedule.
• Direct the incorporation of proposed value engineering alternates, while working to preserve the overall design intent.
• Review construction submittals per Subtext’s owner-review matrix.
• Facilitate coordination between disciplines as necessary to ensure continuity of design and adherence to brand standards.
• Review all drawing issuances from design consultants for accuracy and completeness, as well as adherence to brand standards.
• Conduct construction site visits as required throughout various stages of the project.
• Select and procure owner-provided coffee and other equipment for properties’ respective F&B programs. Coordinate required MEP requirements within drawings.
• Engage local consultants as needed to bring design vision to fruition, such as muralists, plant providers, and artists.
• Oversee building amenity FF&E installations.

Marketing

• Collaborate with the marketing department to direct amenity and unit professional renderings.
• Oversee programing, design, and implementation of temporary leasing offices.
• Design and implement model units within properties to appeal to the target demographic.
• Design and coordinate procurement of interior, exterior, wayfinding, and window signage to enhance the design and functionality of the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design from an accredited college or university.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in commercial interior design and project management. Experience in hospitality and/or multifamily design is required.
• Eye for elevated and curated design; prioritizes aesthetics.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and react quickly in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a variety of consultants, and to consistently hold them accountable.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creative thinker, and solid organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at one time and to balance priorities and deadlines.