Job Description:

As an Interior Designer and Architect for our automobile dealership, you will play a pivotal role in creating engaging and functional spaces that enhance the overall customer experience and reflect our brand identity. Candidate will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of interior spaces within our dealership, including showroom areas, customer lounges, service centers, and administrative offices.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Concept Development: Collaborate with dealership management and stakeholders to develop design concepts that align with the dealership's brand image, target market, and business objectives.
2. Space Planning: Create detailed space plans and layouts for various areas within the dealership, ensuring optimal use of space, flow, and functionality. Consider factors such as customer traffic patterns, product display requirements, and accessibility standards.
3. Interior Design: Design interior environments that are visually appealing, comfortable, and conducive to the customer's experience. Select appropriate materials, finishes, furnishings, and lighting fixtures that reflect the dealership's brand and enhance the overall aesthetic appeal.
4. Architectural Design: Develop architectural designs for interior renovations, expansions, or new construction projects within the dealership. Coordinate with external architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure that designs comply with building codes, zoning regulations, and industry standards.
5. Project Management: Oversee all phases of the design and construction process, from initial concept development to final implementation. Create project schedules, budgets, and timelines, and ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
6. Vendor and Supplier Coordination: Source and select vendors, suppliers, and contractors for interior design materials, furnishings, and equipment. Negotiate contracts, review proposals, and coordinate delivery and installation schedules.
7. Quality Assurance: Conduct regular site inspections and quality checks to ensure that construction work and installations meet design specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
8. Client Liaison: Serve as the primary point of contact for dealership management, staff, and external stakeholders regarding interior design and architectural matters. Communicate project updates, address concerns, and solicit feedback throughout the design and construction process.
9. Brand Representation: Ensure that interior design elements and architectural features reinforce the dealership's brand identity and corporate image. Maintain consistency in design aesthetics, signage, branding elements, and messaging throughout the dealership environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field. Professional certification or licensure is a plus.
• Previous experience in interior design, architectural design, or a related field, preferably within the automotive industry or retail sector.
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong creative vision and conceptualization skills, with the ability to translate ideas into practical design solutions.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks, multitask, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Knowledge of building codes, regulations, and industry standards related to interior design and architecture.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality design solutions that exceed client expectations.