Careers with Suntide

Are you tired of being pigeon-holed in your company or department? Do you want the flexibility to work on multi-discipline Commercial Interior Design projects, start-to-finish, with an incredibly fun team and entrepreneurial approach? This position may lead to a full-time contract or employee opportunity.

Archimea is looking for a Commercial Interior Designer who can deliver interior design projects from initial contact to occupancy, while interacting with clients, brokers, end users, and contractors. This individual must be highly motivated by the challenge to expand level of responsibility and skill. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and smart individual who desires a flexible position and embraces an entrepreneurial approach.

Archimea is a well-established commercial design firm. We provide businesses with strategic solutions, by merging our interior design expertise with the client’s unique program needs and the personality of their business. We span the commercial design industry with expertise in Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Retail and Institutional expertise.

Archimea spans commercial market segments with expertise in Corporate, Education, Hospitality, Retail, Healthcare, Non-profits, Assisted Living/ Multi-Family Housing and Government. Our central focus is the specific knowledge required for the design of space for work and human interaction. Projects vary in size and scope from small tenant improvement to large complex remodels and new construction. In all our projects we strongly emphasize teamwork, collaboration, high ethical standards, accuracy, creativity, and a strong focus on the client experience.

We are a division of Suntide Commercial Realty, a fast-growing property management, brokerage, and construction firm. We develop projects separate from and in collaboration with Suntide.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead interior design projects from concept through completion including programming, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, space planning and construction documentation.
• Participate in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, finishes, fabrics, equipment, color palettes and lighting.
• Generate floor plans, finish plans, elevations, construction documentation, specifications and material selections.
• Generate FF&E schedules and pricing.
• Review shop drawings when necessary.
• Support new and existing client relationships through effective communication and follow-up.
• Organize project flow, interacting with clients, contractors, brokers, the design team, consultants, and end-users from initial contact to occupancy.
• Work on concurrent projects in various phases of project delivery when needed.

Manage external consultants such as product representatives, furniture dealers and fabricators.

INDIVIDUAL QUALITIES:

• Strong professional communication skills and a sense of purpose and integrity.
• Highly motivated by challenge and responsibility.
• Takes ownership of the work, quality driven, consistent, flexible, and energetic.
• Strong customer service skills with attention to detail and a sense of urgency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Experience with commercial projects and project management (only individuals with commercial interior design experience should apply).
• 4+ years in full life cycle commercial interior design.
• Ability to estimate and track project hours responsibly.
• Strong knowledge of furniture, finishes, materials, color selections and specifications.
• Computer skills (AutoCAD, REVIT, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel), familiarity with PowerPoint, Photoshop, Sketchup preferred.
• Understanding of relevant codes and standards (IBC, MN State Building Code, BOMA Standards, ANSI Standards)
• Experience in direct client relationships and customer support.
• Experience with development of graphic presentations for design communication.
• Please be prepared to present your portfolio at the time of an interview.

COMPENSATION:

W-2, 1099 or Corp-to-Corp compensation will be commensurate with industry standards and level of experience.

BENEFITS:
For those who qualify: Health, dental, and optical insurance, HSA account, life insurance and long-term disability, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with company match, 529 Education plan, paid maternity/paternity leave, free underground parking, free use of an onsite exercise facility, fun group outings, and a great work environment.

Our office is centrally located in the Court International office building on University Avenue and Highway 280.

Opportunity to work from home in a hybrid/flex situation.

Job Type: Part-time

Please send resume and cover letter to Jennifer Noden at JNoden@archimea.com