Interior Designer - IIG | Select
We are a successful and growing hospitality design, procurement and branding firm seeking a talented interior designer to join our select service team. You are creative, collaborative, and technically driven with a proven track record in PIPs and new construction SRDs. You are familiar with the top hospitality brands, such as Marriott, Hilton, and IHG and their review processes. You thrive on team culture built on collaboration and respect, and you enjoy sharing your expertise to develop others.

If you’re looking for a different approach where teamwork in the studio or remote environment results in delivering projects that exceed our clients’ expectations, this is an exciting opportunity for you!

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Interior Image Group (IIG) is a leading interior design, branding, and procurement firm, which specializes in brand, boutique, and mixed-use hospitality projects of various scales. Founded in 2004 by Patti Tritschler, IIG places storytelling at the heart of every project and creates memorable experiences for guests. The firm’s aesthetic is sophisticated and approachable - two qualities shown in every project’s thoughtfully crafted design narrative. Whether it be a customized feature in a lobby or a unique, creative concept that aligns with brand standards, IIG tailors the design to that specific property - giving each its own identity and personality. IIG is well versed in the hospitality industry, having worked on select-service and full-service projects.With studios in Indiana and Florida, IIG continuously expands its portfolio, which spans the globe, in partnership with noteworthy clientele such as Concord Hospitality, First Hospitality Group, Auro Hotels, Cornerstone Hospitality, and Caesars Entertainment. IIG is also Brand Preferred for many hotel brands, including Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and IHG Hotels & Resorts.

In 2022, IIG launched Throughline by IIG and IIG | Select as part of the brand collective. Throughline by IIG highlights the comprehensive procurement services available to our clients and offers over 100+ years of combined industry experience. Similarly, the IIG | Select team offers design expertise for new construction and renovations for select service projects.

COMPANY CORE VALUES

IIG’s company core values are centered on creativity and supported by integrity, accountability, concierge service, and team.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Interior Designer position is responsible for development, implementation, and creation of design concepts for small to mid-sized projects. A working knowledge & understanding of a Property Improvement Plan (PIP) and how to implement the Brand’s Design Initiatives and Standards within the scope of the directives found within the PIP is helpful. This position requires an individual who is passionate about pursuing design excellence through process and teamwork.

RESPONSIBLITIES

As an Interior Designer, you are an integral member of the IIG | Select support team and provide valuable design assistance under the guidance and direction of the Senior Designers, Project Managers, and Studio Directors.

DESIGN | IMPLEMENTATION | TECHNICAL COORDINATION

• Eye for color, texture, and pattern – growing knowledge of durability standards, installation, and construction methods, etc.
• Knowledge of contract hospitality sourcing and local sales representatives. Direct coordination with vendors.
• Select interior finishes and furnishings, communicating with manufacturer representatives to research material selection costs and specification information to ensure appropriate selections are made for the project budget with the guidance of the Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Technical knowledge for creating specifications and installation coordination of FF&E furnishings, decorative lighting, and other related interior design contract documents
• Knowledge of hotel standards, fire codes, and ADA accessibility requirements for interiors
• Develop content and layouts for digital design presentations (pinups, drawings, 3D Massing, sketch studies, illustrations, models, PDF plans, FF&E and concept imagery presentations and material palettes) with direction from Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Create finish, plumbing, and other schedules with direction from Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Write FF&E and finish specifications using Spexx with direction from Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Prepare front-end documents for Brand submittals, issue documents following brand process, and coordinate submittal responses as needed
• Assemble project specification binders
• Collaborate on assigned projects from conceptual design through construction administration with direction from Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Participate in onsite field measures with senior design team member – as needed
• Assemble interior finish boards and presentation materials using InDesign software
• Research and develop concept direction and narrative with guidance from Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Review finish submittals, RFI’s and shop drawings. Final review will be made by Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director

PROJECT TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Review Project Tracker for work assigned and enter tasks as completed
• Effectively utilize time tracking software, meet target utilization rates, and moderate understanding of project profitability
• Model a highly organized approach to the design process resulting in on time, on budget deliverables
• Manage multiple priorities while consistently achieving high standards and goals

• Create project budgets in Spexx software program and Excel with direction from Senior Designer, Project Manager, and Studio Director
• Correspond and coordinate with consultants including lighting, operation and technical, and VE (value engineering) process with guidance from senior team members NOTE: Project Manager will be responsible for the technical oversight of the project
• Demonstrate leadership skills

COMMUNICATION

• Collaborate with senior team management members to coordinate communication including meeting minutes, email documentation, and transmittals
• Maintain day-to-day correspondence with internal and external sources as required
• Communicate project information internally and externally, ensuring the client, project team, and IIG management are all receiving timely project information and updates
• Develop presentation skills in small and large group setting and/or via virtual conference calls internally with our team, with vendors, or clients when appropriate
• Present entirely to client or conduct client calls, providing adequate notes and downloads for next steps (as required)

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION | LICENSING

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design (required)
• NCIDQ (in progress) desirable
• LEED-AP (in progress) desirable
• State Licensure (preferred)

COMPUTER PROGRAMS

• Revit (intermediate proficiency)
• AutoCAD (2 years’ experience, intermediate proficiency)
• Adobe Creative Suite – PhotoShop & InDesign (intermediate proficiency)
• Google Sketch-up (desirable)
• Microsoft Office (intermediate proficiency)
• Spexx (desirable)

HOSPITALITY | INTERIOR DESIGN

• Hospitality design experience (2 years preferred)
• Sketching skills
• Knowledge of hotel standards, fire codes, and ADA accessibility
• Knowledge of contract hospitality sourcing
• Models highly organized approach to design process resulting in on-time and in budget deliverables
• Technical knowledge for creating specifications and installation coordination of FF&E furnishings, decorative lighting, and other related interior design contract documents

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

• Client management skills
• Time management skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities while consistently achieving high standards and goals.
• Experience in ensuring schedules, budgets, and interior construction documents for multiple interior design projects are on time and within budget
• Leadership ability.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ambitious with the drive and commitment to succeed
• Highly motivated and focused
• Strong communication skills, internally and externally
• Demonstrated alignment with IIG’s guiding principles & processes
• Strong attention to detail
• Naturally shows initiative and is solution focused

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How confident are you working in Revit? What has been your experience?
• How confident are you working in AutoCAD? What has been your experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• hospitality design: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• NCIDQ, LEED-AP, and/or State Licensed (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote

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