Interior Designer

ABOUT YOU

GMA Architects partners with a top ENR design-build firm to provide services including creative design, project management, ADA/code compliance, building assessment and reuse, addition and renovations, historic preservation, master planning, interior design, space planning, structural analysis and design, and construction administration.   We are looking for an Architect to join our team of construction experts onsite in our St. Louis office (Richmond Heights). Because GMA is committed to creating opportunities for individual success, from day one, you will be given the tools to excel in your role, take on meaningful responsibilities, and experience why GMA is truly the best place to build a career.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

At GMA, we are committed to taking care of our greatest asset – our team. Our best-in-class benefits and superior compensation are what set us apart from the competition and continue to attract top industry talent. - Industry-leading performance-based bonus program - 100% employer-funded ESOP to all associates - Traditional and Roth 401k - Tuition reimbursement for associates - Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child - 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel - 1-week paid volunteer leave each year and 100% charitable match - Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - 3 weeks of vacation - 100% paid 12-week maternity leave

A DAY IN THE LIFE

- Space planning to enhance function, safety, and aesthetics of interior - Generate interior architectural floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, elevations and details for both permit and construction document - Incorporate corresponding material specifications and schedules related to architectural documents for use in bidding and final specifications - Assist in updating material library and meet with product manufacturer’s representatives - Collaborate with team members to prepare presentation materials as required, including but not limited to colored plans, colored elevations, 3D renderings, digital and physical finish palettes - Coordinate with construction project managers, architects, and other design disciplines as necessary through all phases of the project - Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout, and utilization of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination - Field measurement of existing buildings and tenant spaces for documentation - Review of product submittals related to interior finishes - Guide and mentor junior designers and work in a collaborative manner with other design staff

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design from an accredited university - 8-10 years’ commercial interior design experience with a corresponding portfolio demonstrating various phases of project work (Programming, Schematic, Design Development, CD’s and finished project photos, if applicable) - Ability to develop preliminary drawings into construction documents in AutoCAD and Revit - 3D modeling & visualization experience in Revit, Enscape, Lumion, SketchUp and/or other modeling software - Graphic and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas - A general understanding of overall project budget and finish material costs

MAKE YOUR MOVE

GMA partners with a premier, full-service design-build general contractor with more than 30 years of experience providing clients with complete project delivery nationwide. With more than 6,300 projects completed coast to coast, we pride ourselves in offering the best, most cost-effective, single source, turnkey solutions and adding value to every project. Because we believe in creating opportunities for individual success among our associates, we are a 100% associate-owned company. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), each associate holds a stake in the company, placing the benefits of our success directly in the hands of those who drive it.   We are consistently recognized as a top workplace in multiple markets nationwide and our partner is ranked as the 4th largest design-build firm in the U.S. and the largest domestic builder of distribution and warehouse space by Engineering News-Record.   GMA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or individual recruiters without prior approval from the Talent Acquisition team. Any unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, become GMA property, and no fees will be paid for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any candidate information submitted will be considered as a referral to GMA without a fee. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement with GMA as well as written approval to submit candidates from the GMA TA Manager for the specific position before submitting candidates. #LI-CM1 #LI-Onsite 

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

EOE, including disability/vets

Salary : $28,000