Designer II- Interior Design Architecture

At Ballinger we are passionate about complex challenges and real-world problem-solving. Design challenges come in all shapes and sizes and the ones we prefer test us as design professionals. We seek out complex projects with big impact because they require us to ask tough questions synthesize data and push past the boundaries of existing answers into the realm of innovative solutions. Ballinger team members thrive on those challenges because our clients do too: our work for them enables their ambitious endeavors in science and medicine research and government manufacturing and technology. Ballinger welcomes ambition with career development mentorship and leadership opportunities. Here ideas will always be more important than hierarchy because they result in buildings as transformative as the missions they serve.

Position Summary:

Ballinger is seeking a Design II to join our Interiors Studio. Working under the guidance of project leaders and more experienced team members this position supports the development of thoughtful functional sustainable and human-centered environments across healthcare academic research and workplace projects. The Designer II will contribute to design documentation visualization materials and furniture research and interdisciplinary coordination while building professional judgment and technical proficiency through project experience. Assignments may include working with a team through programming conceptual design schematic design design development space planning construction documentation and construction administration activities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Conduct and synthesize research related to materials finishes furnishings lighting products precedents sustainability wellness accessibility and applicable codes
• Develop design studies test fits diagrams presentation materials finish palettes furniture concepts and 3D renderings under team direction
• Pick up and generate redlines in a documentation set
• Produce and coordinate drawings such as finish plans reflected ceiling plans interior elevations details and schedules under team direction
• Contribute to furniture planning product evaluation specification budgeting support procurement coordination and installation or punch-list activities
• Provide mentorship and actively share knowledge
• Interface and coordinate with other disciplines
• Develop knowledge of Ballingers project types (health care academic/lab/research corporate/workspace) through on-the-job experience repetition and scalability of tasks and responsibilities
• Travel as project requirements dictate for surveys and field/site visits during construction
• Create and maintain Firm technical standards

Technical/Professional Skills:

• Demonstrate foundation in interior design principles including space planning color materials furnishings lighting detailing and visual communication
• Interpersonal skills combined with excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop Illustrator InDesign)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter able to independently generate design solutions and provide direction to other team members
• Ability to take direction within a larger team
• Working knowledge of Revit AutoCAD SketchUp Enscape or other modeling software applications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills including the ability to prioritize tasks across project phases or concurrent assignments.
• Interest in sustainable design wellness furniture material performance inclusive design and the user experience

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Interior Design or Architecture
• 3 years of relevant work experience
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking visual communication and relevant academic or professional work.
• Working towards licensure or NCIDQ certification
• LEED Green Associate WELL AP or other relevant credentials are welcomed but not required.

Please include a link to your Portfolio when applying. Applicationsmustinclude a Portfolio submission for consideration.

It is the policy of Ballinger to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hairstyle/texture) religion color citizenship national origin sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ballinger prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

Ballingers Approach:

Our interdisciplinary teams collaborate on solutions that require a synthesis of disciplines. We believe integrating architecture planning interior design and engineering is key to achieving excellence in the design of transformative environments. We were one of the first firms to merge the disciplines into a professional practice. At Ballinger architectural and interior designers work collaboratively and creatively with planners and engineers. Our range of skills perspectives and experiences directed toward a common goal produces ground-breaking outcomes.

What We Offer:

We believe that people are our greatest asset and the precision expertise and collaboration that we bring to our projects sets us apart from the competition and enables us to make an impact on our world and community. We offer a Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical Dental Prescription Wellness FSA/HSA Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Short and Long-Term Disability Programs Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parent Leave 401(k) plan Commuter Benefits Paid Holidays and Personal Time Off (PTO) Community Volunteer Events and fresh fruit and yogurt provided every morning in the office.

Location:

This role is based in our Philadelphia PA headquarters at 1650 Arch Street with three (3) days per week in office and a flexible hybrid work schedule. Occasional travel less than ten percent to client sites (<10%) may be required

Required Experience:

Manager