INTERIOR DESIGNER (12+ YEARS)
Opsis Architecture, LLP
Location: Portland, OR
Schedule: Full Time | Hybrid
ABOUT OPSIS
Opsis is a Portland-based firm of 55+ people, serving clients across the Pacific Northwest. Our core markets include primary and secondary educational environments, arts facilities, community recreation and sports facilities, and a wide range of projects that support civic institutions and communities.
Our work places people first – creating spaces where individuals and communities find joy, accomplishment, confidence, contemplation, and comfort in environments that celebrate the people and places they serve.
As a JUST Organization, we are committed to improving social equity and enhancing employee engagement. The JUST designation (through the International Living Future Institute) helps us measure and improve our firm’s diversity, equity, safety, worker benefits, and stewardship. Opsis has also been named one of the country’s top 50 architecture firms by Architect Magazine.
THE ROLE
Opsis is seeking an Interior Designer with 12+ years of experience to work across a wide variety of project types alongside a team of interior designers and architects.
We believe great environments are created by integrated and engaged design teams, and this role will collaborate closely with both architectural and interior design staff across multiple phases of design.
RESPONSIBILITIES
– Lead creative efforts across a variety of client projects, developing overall design concepts and presentation strategies
– Utilize creative thinking to develop innovative technical and design solutions
– Prepare and present client presentations, including design concepts and drawings
– Facilitate effective execution of project design and delivery of construction documents
– Prepare and verify documents to ensure alignment with QA/QC standards, Opsis standards, and best practices
– Coordinate with consultants, product representatives, furniture dealers, fabricators, and contractors
– Develop finish materials and color palettes
– Perform product research and support materials and systems evaluation
– Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E)
– Assist in developing project work plans and managing production schedules, including defining and meeting deadlines
– Coordinate with project teams on programming, space planning, design development, construction documents, finishes, furnishings, RFIs, and submittals
– Attend site visits, field reviews, and project meetings, documenting as appropriate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
– Accredited professional degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
– 12+ years of interior design experience across multiple project types, including public and civic projects
– Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam Revu, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign preferred
– Advanced knowledge of sustainability and integrated design
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
– NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred
– Sustainable design accreditation preferred
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite preferred
– Strong communication skills with the ability to convey ideas clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing
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APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume to:
Employment@opsisarch.com
Opsis operates on a hybrid schedule:
Monday and Friday remote
Tuesday through Thursday in-office
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Opsis Architecture LLP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.