What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Technical Designer - Interiors position at WATG?
ABOUT WATG
WATG is the world’s preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.
Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming entertainment, urban mixed-use, and high-end residential design.
We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.
WATG is hiring a Senior Technical Designer- Interiors in Los Angeles, CA.
ROLE
The Senior Technical Designer is a solutions finder who combines creativity and technical knowledge with business skills and management responsibilities to produce functionally beautiful spaces across several projects of small scale or a few mid-to-large projects simultaneously. The Senior Technical Designer provides advanced technical knowledge, a background in architecture or design, and a portfolio of innovative design conceptual solutions that support the project team in the delivery of complex interior and architectural projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Leads the team in planning the work and developing solutions to technical and design detail problems throughout the phases of the project
- Leads the development of interiors concepts based on the client’s vision and architectural concepts
- Ensures the overall design intent established by the designers is incorporated into the technical documentation, ensuring the design idea is consistent and properly executed
- Manages client expectations, team communications, and consultant coordination to meet the overall project objectives
- Coordinates and oversees technical design assignments and the preparation of design details, to include programming client needs, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning, and construction documentation
- Reviews the technical implementation document sets, including interior plans, fixture plans, elevations, and other section details
- Generates project documents and schedules, manages the finances, and keeps the project on schedule
- Works with clients, external consultants, and project team members in the production of detailed drawings for schematic design, design development, and construction
- Communicates with the client to verify design requirements and specifications, specifications, progress reviews, and delivery of final presentation are on target
- Ensures that construction detail documentation conforms to quality assurance and quality control and meets regulations and building codes
- Participates in construction administration, evaluates bids, conducts site visits, field reviews and attends project meetings, addresses technical issues, and maintains the quality control of a project within established standards and regulations and building codes
- Resolves project and technical issues and provides design support and documentation during the execution of design concepts
- May lead proposal preparation process and participate in negotiation of scope and fees on contracts, and in marketing interviews
- Incorporates integrated Sustainable Design solutions into projects
- Fosters a green workplace through sustainable work practices
QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional degree from an accredited school in Architecture or Interior Design
- Licensed professional or working towards licensure
- Environmental accreditation preferred
- 15 years of experience in interior-design-related projects, with a strong background in hospitality projects, and experience designing multiple building typologies of varying scale
- Proficient technical expertise in MS Office, Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, Sketchup, and other design tools; some Revit experience preferred
- Advanced knowledge of design trends, construction techniques and methodology, material application, architectural building systems, building codes, building materials, specifications
- Understanding of project work plans, staffing, schedules and budgets
- Ability to manage multiple projects of a complex scope simultaneously
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience in managing a team and working across teams across multiple disciplines
- Strong negotiation skills
- Highly effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills
*Please include a copy of your resume and portfolio to be considered for this position.
JOB INFORMATION
Salary range: $80,000 to $115,000 per year
WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $80,000 - $115,000
