Junior Interior Designer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Junior Interior Designer for our San Diego, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Visit this link to learn more about our Federal Programs Team https://youtu.be/KB7CcSJ45qw

Your Impact

• Assist as directed by design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design
• Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Assist, as directed by design team, with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) throughout all phases of interior design work.
• Assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• Conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Assist in preparing presentation boards.
• Assist in Revit library and creating families.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
• Order samples and materials from vendors.
• Continually focus on learning, researching, and exploring the interior design field.
• Prior to design contract requests, gather and define customer's design requirements and prepare solutions ranging from conceptual design to final design within established parameters.
• Create design and construction documents, prepare project specifications, develop record control documents, and generate presentation graphics.
• Collect, prepare, and report programmatic information and official weekly project status reports.
• Coordinate design activities with architecture, engineering, safety, security, construction, and other related functional areas.
• Ensure compliance with Building Codes and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• Assist with design reviews of Government projects
• Develop high-level cost for construction utilizing historical and research data
• Prepare reports and cost and schedule estimates.
• Manage project design and/or construction efforts, to include schedule, funding, and day-to-day project oversight.
• Evaluate, validate, and manage project change requests.
• Prepare and distribute project communication with customers, management, integrated project teams, and stakeholders.
• Prepare and monitor project schedules and budgets; provide technical guidance and assistance on contracting and construction-related issues; direct design efforts; recommend construction documents for approval; and provide oversight of any follow-on maintenance programs.
• Optimize performance, cost, and schedule by ensuring project objectives are achieved on schedule and at the lowest cost compatible with user requirements.
• Ensure integration of all systems, including information technology, telephone, security, electrical, HVAC, and plumbing.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCad, and rendering programs (V-Ray)
• Good communications, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.
• Due to client requirements, ability to obtain a Secret level US Security clearance is required. 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies 
• Familiarity with building planning, drawing standards, design, and construction management; including restorative and new design.
• Capable creative, visualization, and technical drawing skills.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret level US Security Clearance.

WSP Benefits: 
 
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $72,200 - $99,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.