We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, passionate, self-motivated, and talented Senior Interior Designer or Architect to join our collaborative and high-performing team dedicated to exceptional customer service and technical excellence. This person will take projects through all phases of design to construction.

About AMDG:

AMDG Architects is a fast-paced, high-touch, architectural, interiors, and site design firm in Grand Rapids, Michigan that prioritizes excellent work and unmatched client service.

Our core values are:

• Built to Serve
• Dedicated to Excellence
• Driven to Improve
• Unified through Challenge

AMDG offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a wide range of innovative architecture projects, from urban design and public spaces to residential and commercial developments. We have a strong design sensibility, a passion for sustainable practices, and we manage projects from concept through construction.

Our designers are 100% in-office Monday through Thursday due to our commitment to collaborative design and mentoring (working remotely on Fridays as an option).

Responsibilities:

• Lead the interior design process throughout schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration
• Develop design concepts through technical documentation with specific focus on detailing, millwork, lighting and all other areas that comprise the interior environment
• Ensure all deliverables meet internal and external project requirements including time, budget, quality, and scope
• Present ideas, resolve issues, and communicate project status to clients
• Manage client expectations, team communications, and consultant coordination
• Interface with consultants and vendors, source and provide quality material options, and prepare finishes, fixtures, and furniture
• Developing furniture layouts, budgets, and bid documents
• Documentation of interior finishes, millwork, and interior architecture using Revit
• Production of 3D renderings using SketchUp and/or Revit
• Creating graphic packages for client presentations using InDesign
• Conduct site visits for field measurements, review construction progress and installation of materials

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience as an Interior Designer, ideally with experienced with high-end residential design, k-12 education, and/or medical
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• NCIDQ certified or licensed Architect (strongly preferred)
• Proficiency in Revit and SketchUp
• Extreme focus on details and excellent follow-through

• Stellar time management and priority-setting, adapting to changing deadlines and competing demands
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven experience in creating and maintaining open, trusting, and productive relationships with teams and clients
• Strong desire to continuously learn and grow

What We Offer:

• Compensation: Competitive salary and generous bonuses issued twice per year.
• Insurance: We pay about 80% of medical/dental/vision insurance premiums for you and your family and 100% of short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance premiums.
• Simple IRA Match: Eligibility to contribute to a Simple IRA plan with an employer match of up to 3% of your annual compensation.
• Paid Leave: Flexible leave programs including paid time off, sick leave, and others.
• Paid Parking: we’re in a renovated open office space located in a historic building in downtown Grand Rapids and we pay for employee parking in one of the nearby lots.
• Culture: we are a team of people who listen to the client and prioritize collaboration when delivering excellent work and building lasting relationships.
• Professional Development: mentorship working alongside experienced architects, participation in the design community, exam and license fees, and continuing education opportunities.

Please include your cover letter connecting your unique experience to the position, plus your resume, portfolio, and compensation requirements. Any application missing any of the requested information may not be considered.