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Junior Designer - Capital Improvements
WeWork
New York, NY, United States
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WeWork seeks a designer with 2-3 years of experience for our Capital Improvements team. We are currently building and expanding the team globally - therefore, there is an extremely high capacity for professional growth.
As a Junior Designer, you will aid in upgrading our existing vibrant co-working environments, collaborative spaces, and special projects ranging from 5,000 - 250,000sf per project worldwide.
Rapid project schedule requires organization, tenacity, and ability to work with others. Periodic travel is required.
Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Design Lead to define and maintain an on-brand project aesthetic appropriate to the market, neighborhood, and program
• Collaborate with Architect to develop layout(s).
• Collaborate with Design Lead to insure project design intent follows WW brand standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with Design Lead on design concept/mood and how to successfully implement from concept phase through project execution.
• Identify and select products and vendors that meet brand standards.
• Work closely with FF&E Sourcing Lead and Logistics Lead to generate and manage FF&E project schedules and track FF&E supply chain (lead times, quantities, finishes).
• Substantial involvement during Documentation and Pre-construction/Bidding to convey design intent and finalize selection of products and vendors
• Substantial involvement during Staging and Closeout Stages to insure design intent is maintained through project installation.
• Aid Enterprise Account Managers with member office upgrade requests.
• Support our company’s sustainability initiative by using discretion in which items we keep/maintain as we upgrade our interiors. Being about to think creatively as to how we can seamlessly blend the old/new while being a steward of our company’s assets and resources is extremely important.
Experience & Requirements:
• Practical experience in high-end Hospitality, Residential, Commercial and/or Retail Interior Design
• A commitment to delivering outstanding service to our members
• Reliable, focused, and detail-oriented
• Self-directed with a high level of initiative and a can-do attitude
• Open to feedback, with boundless amounts of positive energy
• Highly resourceful problem solver and quick learner
• Ability to work both independently and cooperatively in a fast-paced environment
• Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written
• Strong time management skills and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
• High level of comfort working with project schedules (timelines, quantities, prices, SKUs, etc.)
• Proficient in the following programs: MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Google Suite, Revit, and AutoCad
• Knowledge in space planning a plus
• AS or BA Degree required, with a major in Interior Design or Architecture
• Minimum 2 years of experience
• Candidates must submit a proper portfolio in order to be considered for the position.
• Periodic travel is required.