AIA Austin
PRA – Austin Studio seeking an Interior Designer
PRA, a client-focused and collaborative architecture and interior design firm, has been serving clients since 1935. Originally founded in Milwaukee Wisconsin, the firm now helps clients across the nation from offices in Milwaukee and Madison Wisconsin, Sarasota Florida, Austin Texas, and Waterloo Iowa, and through strategic partnerships with other design, engineering, and construction firms in all parts of the nation.
Our architects, interior designers, and graphic artists are flexible and work in any “design style” that best reinforces the image and culture of each client. Although stylistically flexible, all PRA designers strive for enduring quality, affordability, equity, and sustainability.
Summary Of Position
The Interior Designer provides Interior Design support to assigned project teams. The position involves developing design concepts, color/finish selections and furniture selections for interior architectural projects from the schematic design phase through construction administration phase. Interior Designers will serve on project teams across all Studios, working on a variety of project types. The Interior Designer will receive guidance and direction on work assignments from the Director of Interior Design or a senior member of the Interior Design Team.
Responsibilities (others May Be Assigned)
COMMUNICATION
Communicate as directed with internal and external team members on task assignments
Participate in client presentations when requested
COLLABORATION
Complete renderings and drawings. Use basic Revit skills for floor pattern plans, elevations and scheduling.
Implements design studies under the direction of senior staff
Collects client space requirements and develops space program documents
Drawing of plan details for functionality, aesthetics, durability and strength of materials, use of light, color and textures in a space
Selection of products and materials while researching various product options
Produce material samples and sample boards as needed
Update and maintain resource library and set up on-going product representative meetings
Participates in the development of schematic, design and construction documents and specifications to assist in the development of the design intent
Participates in the development of furniture design to completion of the documents
Attending and contributing to project team and Studio meetings
STANDARDS AND CODES
Aid senior staff with shop drawing and submittal review for content and accuracy
Desired Qualifications/Knowledge
An Associate degree in Interior design is required; a four-year degree in Interior design is preferred
Two or more years of experience as Interior Designer I or equivalent Interior Design experience
Demonstrated success and knowledge growth in the position of Interior Designer I
Intermediate knowledge of material finishes required
Intermediate Revit and Enscape ability required
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PDF editing software
Ability to design creative and effective design solutions
Intermediate understanding and application of interior design principles, practices and concepts
Willingness to work in a team environment to achieve desired results
Ability to prioritize time and tasks to meet project deadlines
Demonstrate a continuous learning mindset
Listen actively, acknowledge and respond to feedback
Embrace and demonstrate the PRA Core Values of Community, Collaboration and Commitment
Physical Requirements
Reasonable Accommodations may be made to allow individuals to complete essential job functions. May require the ability to sit for long periods of time, stand, walk and manipulate (carry, lift, move) light to medium weight of 10 to 30 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard, operate technical equipment, read technical information and to analyze complex data, as well as, good hearing and speaking abilities to exchange information accurately through emails, on the phone or in person.
Work Environment
Duties and responsibilities are generally performed in an office setting. Occasional travel to offsite locations to perform work and work-related tasks or to attend meetings may be required. Work may be required outside of standard business hours as project needs may require meeting attendance or work be performed in evenings or weekends.
PRA is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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