Interior Designer - Commercial Office & Retail at Memorial City Mall LTD – Houston, Texas

The Interior Designer will coordinate with Commercial Leasing to create test fits and construction drawings of office space ranging from 500 to 20,000 square feet. The Interior Designer will periodically meet with clients and tenants to discuss needs and determine the best utilization of space considering their budget and available facilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in architecture, interior design, and commercial space planning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Draws design layout, showing location of furniture, equipment, doorways, electrical and telephone outlets, and other fixtures.
• Inspect buildings and office areas to evaluate suitability for occupancy, considering air circulation, lighting, location, intended use, and size.
• Perform design work, complete test fits, and create full set of construction drawings.
• Coordinate with construction manager, contractors, consultants and other vendors through the life of the project.
• Verify total square footage available for occupancy.
• Coordinate with Leasing to review and suggest tenant improvements (TI).
• Balance multiple projects at once with consistent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Reviews and ensures all projects meet MetroNationals building standards and requirements.
• Plan review for tenant produced plans, in conjunction with construction manager.

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

• A degree or certification in Architecture, Interior Design, or other directly-related field.
• 3+ years Architectural OR Interior design experience
• Knowledge of commercial real estate and corporate office design.
• 3+ years of space planning experience
• Knowledge of applicable building and ADA/TAS codes
• Willing to become a Licensed Interior Designer
• Experience submitting drawing for permitting and coordination with City/Gov entities
• Understand budget adherence and application to project needs
• Provide support to the tenant on visual and aesthetic applications in design

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience utilizing Revit; other design software a plus
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail and motivation to learn
• Collaborative and professional work ethic
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, to permit the employee to function in a general office environment and accomplish tasks and duties at outlined above.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

ABOUT METRONATIONAL

MetroNational is a private, family-owned real estate investment, development, and management company located in Houston whose core interest is the Memorial City mixed-use development. The cornerstones of its business philosophy are teamwork, loyalty, integrity, and professionalism, which have led to winning several awards:

• Houston Chronicle Top Work Places
• Houston Business Journal Healthiest Employers
• Houston Business Journal Best Places To Work
• Cigna Well-Being Award
• American Heart Association Fit-Friendly Worksite
• Mother-Friendly Worksite