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About Matrix: Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a Government Interior Design Associate in our San Antonio office. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.

Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied problem-solving skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $75,000.00 Annually. Salary will be dependent upon experience.

Job Summary:

The Interior Design Professional at Matrix Design Group is responsible for providing consulting support within the Government Consulting Services Center of Excellence with a strong focus on interior space planning and design concept development. This role involves developing methodologies, collecting and analyzing data, researching, and writing reports primarily for the Department of Defense. Additionally, the associate will engage in various other tasks as assigned, ensuring innovative and functional design solutions.

Essential Functions:

• Develop innovative design concepts that align with project goals and client expectations, ensuring aesthetic and functional excellence.
• Perform interior space planning to optimize the use of space according to client needs and industry standards.
• Research assigned areas or issues and write comprehensive reports summarizing information or advocating for specific objectives.
• Execute project tasks, including report preparation, technical document development, presentations, and contributing to other project deliverables.
• Meet with clients and representatives to present design concepts, resolve issues, answer questions, and maintain strong relationships.
• Plan, organize, and lead virtual and in-person engagements with stakeholders
• Contribute to proposal development by providing content for the approach, schedule, or other sections as needed.

Competencies:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Autodesk Revit, and Photoshop.
• Gather input from stakeholders to incorporate their perspectives and knowledge into design concepts and recommendations.
• Collect and organize information from various sources such as databases, scanned documents, surveys, and customer feedback.
• Write memos and reports and develop presentations to explain design concepts, findings, and recommendations to managers, executives, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites and other facilities as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• None.

Education and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of work-related experience.
• Preferred experience working with or for the Department of Defense.
• Valid driver's license and successfully passing the Company’s MVR screening. 

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

The expected salary range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. 

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes s/he requires a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance. 

How to Apply:

Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers