Job Description

SGA | NarmourWright Design is seeking a talented an Entry Level Interior Designer to join our firm in our Charlotte, North Carolina office. With over 45 years of design distinction in the Southeast, we offer opportunities for career development within an engaging and professional environment.

OUR FIRM

SGA | NarmourWright Design is a multi-disciplined firm and offers an integrated approach to planning, architecture, interior design and landscape architecture. Our firm consists of 50 professionals across four offices in the Carolinas. SGA | NarmourWright Design was honored to be named the "2018 Firm of the Year" by AIA South Carolina.

WHY WORK WITH OUR FIRM?

We have amazing teams and project types.

We are medium-sized firm with a collaborative and close-knit family office culture. You will quickly get to know your colleagues and make strong connections. You will gain comprehensive experience working with all team members in diverse areas and project types. Our project portfolio consists of higher education, k-12 education, municipal, parks & recreation, residential, commercial & mixed use, ecclesiastical, healthcare, housing, adaptive reuse, community, hospitality, landscape architecture, planning, and interior design. We are proud of our firm's 45-year history - it's the incredible people that make our firm great.

Our office locations are amazing.

We have 4 offices located in extraordinary cities: Pawleys Island, Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina, and Charlotte, North Carolina. In fact, all of our office locations have garnered several "Best of" accolades.

Pawleys Island was on the list of the "Top 29 Affordable Designations that Travelers Need to Visit" by TripAdvisor, National Geographic named Pawleys Island as one of "America's Best Beach Towns", and Brookgreen Gardens was named one of the "Top Ten Public Gardens in America" by Coastal Living Magazine.

Charleston was voted "#1 Small U.S. City" by Condé Nast by Traveler Readers for the 8th consecutive year, was awarded "#1 City in the U.S." for the 6th consecutive year by Travel + Leisure, and listed #10 "Best City in the World" by Travel + Leisure.

Greenville was listed as one of the "Top 10 Cycling Cities in the United States" by Global Cycling Network, New York Times rated Greenville #12 of "52 Places to Go in the World", and Falls Park on the Reedy was listed in the "Top 10 Parks in the U.S." by TripAdvisor.

Charlotte was listed as one of the "25 Best Cities for Jobs" by Glassdoor, is among the "20 Best Places to Live in the USA" according to U.S. News & World Report, and #9 on "Zagat's Best Food Cities".

We agree the cities we work and live in are amazing!

Your career path matters to us.

We offer career opportunities that will excite and challenge you. We want you to develop your career in a way that best suits and inspires you, so you can make the best of your skills and thrive from day one. Our culture encourages continuous learning and opportunity, and we firmly believe in helping support your development of skills, knowledge and exposure to a wide array of diverse project types.

You matter to us!

We believe diversity and inclusion is our foundation for creativity and success. We hire the best. Inclusion is how we build the best teams. We will encourage you, support you, and celebrate you. Be part of our career family, just as you are!

ARCHITECT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position requires working closely with a team of in-house architects, interior designers, planners, landscape architects and consultants on multiple projects with a variety of project diversity throughout the Southeast to meet scheduled deliverables. The successful candidate must be a leader, self-starter, organized, flexible and possess a strong work ethic.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA accredited program
0-3 years of experience in a professional design office
Comfortable in a support role and ability to work with minimum supervision
Ability to manage multiple projects
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
Organizational, time management and multi-tasking skills
Presentation skills
Ability to cultivate a professional presence through competence, reliability, honesty, integrity, respect for others, positivity, and thoughtfully listening
Proficiency in Revit and Enscape
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

EEO

We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion at our firm. We are committed to equal opportunity. We conduct all employment-related activities without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, gender, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, sexual preference, partnership status, gender identity, protected veteran status, status of participation in the U.S. Armed Services, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office setting, onsite at client locations and on construction/build sites.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position requires sufficient physical ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform work in an office setting; which includes, extensive employee contact, frequent interruptions, the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time, to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist, to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight, to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, to verbally communicate to exchange information, to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation, to verbally communicate to exchange information with or without accommodation, to see in the normal visual range with or without correction, and can hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. This position requires physical mobility on and around construction sites prior to and after the installation of landscaping, pavement, stairs, elevators, electricity, heating and air conditioning.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

OTHER

Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.

We are an e-Verify Employer.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit your resumes, cover letter and portfolio through our applicant tracking system. Examples of your illustrative abilities are required as part of the application process. No third-party agencies please.

Thank you for your interest in SGA | NarmourWright Design! We look forward to reviewing your information.

This job was posted on Tue Feb 22 2022 and expired on Fri Feb 25 2022.

Minimum $10K /yr

$51K /yr Average

Maximum $386K /yr

Tasks

Design plans to be safe and to be compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA).

Coordinate with other professionals, such as contractors, architects, engineers, and plumbers, to ensure job success.

Inspect construction work on site to ensure its adherence to the design plans.

Use computer-aided drafting (CAD) and related software to produce construction documents.

Advise client on interior design factors such as space planning, layout and use of furnishings or equipment, and color coordination.

Confer with client to determine factors affecting planning interior environments, such as budget, architectural preferences, and purpose and function.

Estimate material requirements and costs, and present design to client for approval.

Review and detail shop drawings for construction plans.

Formulate environmental plan to be practical, esthetic, and conducive to intended purposes, such as raising productivity or selling merchandise.

Design spaces to be environmentally friendly, using sustainable, recycled materials when feasible.

Research and explore the use of new materials, technologies, and products to incorporate into designs.

Render design ideas in form of paste-ups or drawings.

Select or design, and purchase furnishings, art works, and accessories.

Subcontract fabrication, installation, and arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, accessories, draperies, paint and wall coverings, art work, furniture, and related items.

Plan and design interior environments for boats, planes, buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.

Skills

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Negotiation - Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.

Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Operations Analysis - Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Knowledge

Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.

Clerical - Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Sales and Marketing - Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.

Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Computers and Electronics - Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Design - Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Building and Construction - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mathematics - Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Fine Arts - Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.

Public Safety and Security - Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Communications and Media - Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.