Interior Designer/Associate

Location: Rockville, MD, us

Company Description

*** Must be authorized to work in the United States

Sheladia Associates, Inc. (Sheladia), a minority-owned business established in 1974, is an engineering and architecture firm supporting U.S. government, state and county projects, as well as international, multi-lateral donor bank and host-country funded projects.

Job Description

We are seeking a talented The Interior Designer/ Associate (Design Associate). The Interior Designer/ Associate is an integral part of the company’s architecture department and will provide hands-on production support to cross-functional teams. The Design Associate must be a self-motivated team player and eager to expand their skills and knowledge base. The position is fully on-site and reports to the company’s headquarters office in Rockville, MD. 

• Perform hands-on production tasks, ensuring high-quality output, under direct supervision of the senior staff members
• Performs Revit modeling and detailing with the team
• Assists in feasibility studies, narratives, reports, drawings, and documents production at all stages of design and construction
• Ability to develop FF&E sets and specifications
• Coordinates the work with other junior professionals and consultants
• Coordinates onsite efforts with Contractor
• Exercises independent judgment in evaluating, selecting, and using standard techniques, solving problems as they arise, and receives guidance on projects
• Displays competence in general conventional aspects of architecture and Interior Design.
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
• 5+ years of relevant design experience in commercial and institutional projects
• Working knowledge of architectural software (Revit required; AutoCAD preferred)
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Proficiency in 3D rendering software
• Knowledge of drafting principles, techniques, and procedures
• Ability to develop plans and drawings from concept through construction administration
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and cross-functional team members
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Ability to manage work independently and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines
• Working toward NCIDQ licensure or currently holding an active NCIDQ license

Additional Information

Salary: $60k - $94k per year, commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Sheladia provides employees the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment with exposure to and collaboration with multiple disciplines on a variety of projects. You will work in a hands-on, collaborative team environment. 

Sheladia Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Contingent 1099

Sheladia Associates, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters/recruitment agencies or utilize any such agency or firm for our recruitment/talent acquisition needs. Please do not solicit candidates or services to any Sheladia employees.