Design Search Associates serves as a strategic advisor to leading architecture and design firms seeking exceptional talent. Currently we are filling the following leadership opportunities and invite you to consider submitting your resume and qualifications.

Required skills:

- Extensive experience and ability in the use of AutoCAD, Photoshop, Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Extensive experience and ability in interior design and, graphic design concepts such as, but not limited to hand sketch case work, vignette scenes, hand coloring, rendering interior drawings, area take offs and shop drawings.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding of FFE Quantity Matrices.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding of imperial and metric measuring and drawing.
- The ability and experience in independently designing major areas within the hotel and or commercial interior design project arena and have skills for multi management of projects.
- Extensive proficiency and understanding in creating profiles and construction interior details, including millwork and casework.
- Must have excellent customer service skills and be comfortable in interfacing with clients, consultants, vendors and internal staff.
- The ability to coordinate, delegate, give feedback, and mentor subordinates regarding their work and professional development.
- The ability to take on a leadership role with subordinates and project team.
- The ability to understand and implement complex concepts, practices, and procedures within the interior design field.
- Extensive knowledge of translating design concepts into building assemblies.

Skills:

- Interior Space Planning.
- Imagery identification.
- Furnishing layouts.
- Freehand sketches/detailing.
- Furnishing, color & material boards.
- Product resource and research for specifications.
- Rendered plans and elevations.
- Cost Estimating.
- Coordinates project teamwork with staff and related consultants.
- Furniture, Fixtures & Accessories specifications.
- Shop Drawing review.
- Client presentation skills.
- Construction administration for interior detailing.
- Construction administration for Furniture Fixtures & Accessories.
- Purchase order review.
- Familiar with hotel design programs, operators design standards and general rules of thumb.

Only fully qualified candidates need apply. Please forward your resume and portfolio to email. Please indicate the position and location in the subject line of your email.

Design Search Associates, www.designsearchassociates.com
admin@designsearchassociates.com

We are currently seeking an Intermediate Architect in our New York City office with 3-5 years of comprehensive experience. Candidates must have a professional degree and should be a licensed architect or in the process of pursuing registration. The ideal candidate will be a creative and self-motivated professional committed to achieving design excellence. Candidates must be located in the New York City metropolitan area.

The successful candidate will be involved in all phases of work from programming, planning, and schematic design through construction administration. The firm strives to provide excellent opportunities for individuals to excel in a dynamic collaborative environment where personal growth is encouraged.

Candidates must have a passion for design, excellent interpersonal abilities, strong communication and organizational skills and enjoy working in a team-oriented studio environment. Revit proficiency is required.

Send resume, cover letter, and sample work page to email.

Martinez + Johnson Architecture, www.mjarchitecture.com
sjones@mjarchitecture.com