Project Manager/Senior Architectural Designer
SCOTTSDALE, AZPosted 30+ days ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)
Job overview
The Project Manager/Senior Architectural Designer role is a leadership position in a Scottsdale-based interior design firm focused on resort and hospitality projects, driving design excellence and project execution.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will manage FF&E budgets, schedules, and specifications; review construction documents; lead design presentations; coordinate between clients and contractors; conduct site visits; manage team deadlines and budgets; and ensure accuracy and professional ethics throughout projects.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers full benefits including vision, dental, and health insurance, a 401k program, paid time off and holidays, salary based on experience, a collaborative team environment with mentorship, administrative support, and annual CEU allowances.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a degree in Interior Design or equivalent, 5+ years in hospitality design, proficiency in AutoCAD/Revit, knowledge of FF&E processes, and strong communication skills; preferred skills include proficiency in additional design software, drafting, rendering, and willingness to travel.
Career development
The role offers mentorship and opportunities for continuing education through annual allowances for CEU, supporting professional growth within a collaborative team environment.
Work environment and culture
The company promotes a collaborative team environment with mentorship, administrative support, and a focus on design excellence and professional ethics.
Company information
The job is with an established interior design firm in Scottsdale specializing in resort and hospitality design, emphasizing leadership and design quality.
Team overview
The candidate will join a collaborative team supported by administrative staff, working closely with clients, contractors, and consultants.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, with some travel for out-of-state projects expected.
Unique job features
This role uniquely combines leadership in design with hands-on project management in a dynamic hospitality-focused interior design firm.
Company overview
The Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) is a professional organization dedicated to advancing the field of industrial design. They provide a platform for designers to connect, share ideas, and promote the value of design in business and society. IDSA generates revenue through membership fees, conferences, events, and educational programs that offer networking and professional development opportunities. Established in 1965, the organization has a rich history of advocating for the design profession and influencing design standards and practices. Candidates should be aware of IDSA's role in shaping the design community and its commitment to fostering innovation and excellence in industrial design.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 5+ years of professional interior design experience specifically within the hospitality and resort sectors, emphasizing your leadership and project management capabilities.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and FF&E processes from schematic design through installation, including any experience with Studio Designer or similar software.
Apply through multiple platforms such as the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with current employees or team members in the interior design or project management divisions at IDSA on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent design projects they've shared or asking about the collaborative culture within the firm.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'FF&E budget,' 'construction document review,' 'design presentations,' 'site visits,' and software names such as 'AutoCAD' and 'Revit' to ensure it passes initial automated screenings.
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