Interior Designer
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ABOUT WATG

WATG is the world's preeminent destination and hospitality design firm. We are employee-owned, almost 80 years young, and home to over 500 creative, globe-trotting professionals located remotely and in our offices in Atlantic City, California, Dallas, New York, Honolulu, London, Singapore, and Shanghai.

Our approach to design applies a hospitality ethos to the development of all shapes and sizes. From initial feasibility studies to finishing touches, we operate globally as an integrated, multidisciplinary practice. Along with our interior design studio, Wimberly Interiors, we specialize in hospitality, gaming + entertainment, urban + mixed-use, and high-end residential design.

We were founded in Honolulu in 1945, and the spirit of the islands taught us to focus on community strength, self-reliance, and sustainability – which we still prioritize today. We passionately believe that culture and heritage are the roots that lead to long-term resilience. We stay true to our values of designing spaces that respect, protect, and enhance the natural magic of their surroundings while delivering long-term value for our clients and their communities.

WATG is hiring an Interior Designer for our office in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

ROLE

The Interior Designer provides the project team with design and technical support, assisting with rendered plans and section elevations, FF&E layouts, material boards, product sourcing, and client presentations. The Interior Designer may shadow senior staff when developing project designs and completing various phases of the project. The Interior Designer participates in complex design assignments for specialized and complex projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops innovative design concepts that are practical, aesthetic, safe and reflective of the intended purpose and function of the project
• Prepares and provides assignments with a focus on keeping the project on schedule and within budget
• Selects and specifies interior architectural materials and finishes, including furniture, lighting and artwork
• Conducts research on new and innovative building materials for current and future projects and shares information with team members
• Delivers design concepts and conducts programming efforts, such as space planning, furniture and finish plans, and FF&E utilization
• Understands technical regulations and code compliance requirements
• Develops solutions to technical and design problems following established standards
• Participates in team meetings to align the project deliverables to the design intent and prepares and participates in client presentations
• Builds models for client and project team review
• Researches and compiles data and performs design computations for FFE cost estimates and schedules
• Organizes the design library, meets with vendor representatives and helps coordinate Lunch-and-Learns

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• 4 to 5 years of experience delivering interior designer projects
• Experience designing small-to-mid-size projects
• Technical expertise in Adobe Suite, DesignSmart, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and other design tools
• Experience in renderings, graphic design concepts, hand-sketching, vignette scenes, hand coloring
• 3D, 2D mockups and renderings for clients
• Ability to work in a team environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously within established budgets
• Ability to meet deadlines effectively
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills

*To be considered for this position, you will need to provide a copy of your resume and portfolio.

WATG is an Equal Opportunity Employer