About Our Search
Our Charlotte office is looking for a strong Interior Designer to join the Higher Education Market Sector. Our next team member will have excellent communication, design, graphic and visualization skills. This individual will manage, organize, and coordinate with the design and technical project teams throughout the design process to successfully execute architectural projects.
About Our Market Sector
The Hord Coplan Macht Higher Education design studio is dedicated to creating environments that promote student success. We focus on all aspects of educational work including public schools, independent schools, charter schools, and colleges and universities. We create award winning learning environments nationwide and bring specialized experience and passion to each endeavor. Our collaborative team of more than 90 architects and designers is committed to design excellence, technical strength, and sustainable innovation.
We strive to create spaces that enhance the academic and personal growth of students.
About the Position
- Develops a thorough understanding of projects’ design vision and uses space planning, 3d visualization, knowledge of materials and common building practices to create a design and carry it through to completion
- Communicates design intent, verbally, graphically and in writing to the internal design team as well clients, consultants and contractors
- Actively collaborates with and coordinates work of consultants to ensure the project deliverables are coordinated, integrated, and support the design concept
- Contributes to the preparation of design documents and detailed development of construction documents during all project phases
- Reviews shop drawings, material submittals and conducts periodic site visits during construction
- Sources architectural materials, equipment and products as well as furnishings and fabrics and assembles into a cohesive scheme that is then recorded via specification and/or in document sets. Occasional layout and assembly of material boards
About You
- Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design
- 10+ years of experience designing corporate, education, public, or institutional buildings
- NCIDQ certification is required
- Excellent design, graphic and presentation skills
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
- Experience interfacing with clients and collaborating with Architecture and consultant teams
- Proficiency with design and documentation software including Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Creative Suite and Enscape experience
- Experience in preparing construction documents and construction administration
- Experience and awareness of sustainable design practices
- Possesses general knowledge of building codes and ADA guidelines as they relate to life safety and space planning
- Team player with a collaborative mindset
- Interest in Higher Education Interiors
About Our Culture
Creative. Entrepreneurial. Responsible. We are a firm that understands the benefits of maintaining a work-life balance with a shared end goal of achieving something special. Above all, we care about helping people to realize their potential.
About Our Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- 401(K) with company match
- Company Paid STD, LTD, Life
- Paid Time Off
- Mentorship Programs and Professional Development
EEO Statement
HCM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Accessibility Statement
HCM is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at 410-837-7311.
**A portfolio or work samples must be submitted to be considered for the position. A link to a portfolio or work samples is preferred. Max size of the portfolio or work samples to be considered is 4 MB**
