Senior Architectural Interior Designer

<h2><strong>About the Role</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Role Overview</strong></h3>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">We are looking to work with a new <strong>Sen</strong></span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">ior Architectural Interior Designe</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"><strong>r</strong> at Journey. You'll work closely with our design teams, clients, and project consultants to develop and deliver compelling projects across multiple sectors. You'll bring creative leadership to the team, fostering a collaborative process where ideas are shared, challenged, and pushed further.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="auto">Drawing on your hospitality design experience and technical expertise, you'll help move projects seamlessly from concept through completion while balancing big-picture thinking with the details that bring a design to life. You'll be expected to bring a strong point of view, thoughtful design sensibility, and the rigor needed to uphold Journey's high design standards.</span></p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p>
<p>The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following</p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead and collaborate with your project team to create and develop projects through all design phases with minimal supervision from more senior members of the design team. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Be able to conceptualize ideas for projects and communicate them clearly and strategically with clients through compelling narrative presentations as well as 3D models and sketches, while continuously contributing fresh ideas to the team. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Lead the coordination and production of technical BIM documentation including models and interior design drawing sets, while providing technical guidance and innovative solutions to resolve complex design challenges.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Select and specify architectural finishes as well as design, detail and specify custom FF&E.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Review design documents including drawings, FF&E specifications and material schedules to ensure they incorporate design intent and technical accuracy.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate and communicate design intent between the design team, client, project consulting team and vendors. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Address RFI responses, perform shop drawing and submittal reviews and participate of punch list reviews during design coordination/CA phases led by the project AOR.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Coordinate with the Design Managers to ensure the design meets our scope of services as well as project budget and schedule.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the Design Manager in the supervision and mentorship of more junior interior designers.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Support the Desing Manager with resource management and project schedules efforts.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Be an active participant and a positive influence on the creative culture of the studio.</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>Candidate Qualifications & Skills</strong></h3>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Required:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Formal training eg. B.Arch. or bachelor’s degree in interior design from an accredited school</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">7+ years of</span><span data-contrast="auto"> post-graduate desi</span><span data-contrast="auto">gn experience within an architecture or interior design studio</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Specific experience in hospitality architectural and/or interior design</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Strong communication skills and the ability to express ideas thoroughly</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience handing several projects with changing requirements, client requests and tight deadlines</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Excellent communication skills and including experience presenting to clients and /or the client’s team  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency with design presentation software like Adobe Creative Suite, Power Point and Google Slides  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in creating and managing BIM models and drawings in Revit</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">An ability to model in Revit </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Proficiency in developing space planning and test fits strategies </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":180,"335559740":274,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">Desirable:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></p>
<ul>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">An NCIDQ certification or AIA licensure</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
<li><span data-contrast="auto">Experience with AutoCAD, 3D Max, Rhino, and/or Sketchup</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":276,"469777462":[0,720],"469777927":[0,0],"469777928":[1,1]}"> </span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Contract Type:</strong> Full time, permanent contract</p>
<p><strong>Location:</strong> Our Miami studio</p>
<p>We value regular in-person collaboration because we think it leads to the best creative work however hybrid working is available around project commitments.</p>
<p><br><strong>Application: </strong>Please submit a resume demonstrating your experience, a bespoke cover letter explaining how your experience meets the required and desirable criteria of this role and a portfolio of your Design work, outlining your individual contributions to the projects you reference. Due to the clear Design experience required for this role we are unable to consider applications without Portfolios.</p>
<p>We anticipate a large volume of applications for this role and so unfortunately won't be able to consider applications without a bespoke cover letter directly referencing the criteria for this position.</p>
<p><strong>Work Authorization: </strong>For this particular opportunity we are only able to consider applications from those with pre-existing work authorization in the US.</p>
<p><strong>Interviews:</strong> Introductory calls and interviews are anticipated from w/c 12th October. We aim to run two rounds of interview for this role with various members of our project teams, time to visit the studio and opportunity to meet more people in person.</p>
<p>If you have any questions about accessibility in applying for this position please highlight this in your cover letter.</p>
<p>We follow pay transparency, meaning we publish a salary range for each role. The salary range is the full earning potential during someone’s time in a role. Salary offers are made within this range and based on your experience and parity with the strength of our existing team/s.</p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="title">Salary Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$90,000</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$115,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">About Journey</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">The Multidimensional Experience Agency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p>
<p><span data-contrast="none">Start your journey here </span><a href="https://www.journey.world/"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">www.journey.world</span></span></a><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p></div>