Interior Architectural Designer (Contract) - Canoo
Canoo, an automotive and electrical vehicle start-up, is seeking an Interior Architectural Designer. The role will include designing branded experiences for retail as well as handling 3D modeling and rendering. If you’re interested in sustainable transportation, designing branded environments, and working on your rendering skills, apply here or read more below:
Job Purpose
Canoo’s Design Department is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Interior Architectural Designer.
The primary responsibility of this role is to develop interior architectural concepts and new standards for future branded experiences (i.e. tradeshow, retail and service).
Reporting to the head of architectural design, the person in this role will support the design department's objective to continue branded experiences through environmental manifestations.
Responsibilities
Specializing in workplace, retail, and tradeshow environments for an automotive startup
Conceptual interior architectural design at all scales starting from mood reference to fleshed-out concepts
Research on prior, existing, and future interior spatial typologies
Imagining the physical existence of a brand experience from the ground-up
Working with and presenting interior spatial concepts to a group of talented designers (vehicle, digital product, brand)
Develop chosen conceptual interior design from Schematic Design to Design Development phases and ensure idea/theme/quality is carried through to Construction Documents and Construction Administration phases
Physically test initial concepts and develop supplier relationships utilizing existing R+D facilities
Required Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in interior architecture/design or equivalent
5-10 years of experience in interior architectural design
Ability to quickly iterate ideas and formulate into well-thought-out themes (concept development)
Ability to mock-up ideas with mood boards, material boards and work with architectural designers on rendered options
Adobe Creative Suite Knowledge
Ability to create FF&E Packages (schedules + budget), Diagrams, and Floor Plans (AutoCAD)
Cool attitude and positive vibes
Preferred Experience
Ability to create mood films to support interior architectural themes
Knowledge in 3D software (Rhino, Maya or equivalent)
Ability to create semi-real renderings and animations (Vray, Keyshot or equivalent)
What's Cool About Working Here...
Four months paid primary care giver leave
Flexible PTO
Participation in the Employee Equity Compensation Plan
Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
Work in a high-growth start up that will redefine urban mobility