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Mead Quin lists this Interior Architecture Specialist opportunity in emeryville, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Mead Quin, Inc. INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE SPECIALIST Emeryville, CA·Full time Company website
Serve as the studio’s dedicated technical and creative resource for interior architectural design and custom furniture across all active MQ projects. Develop interior architecture design, drawings and documentation, and prepare detailed custom furniture drawings Operate as a shared specialist resource: support projects when engaged by the Project Lead, rather than owning them. Adhere to MQ aesthetics and standards.
About Mead Quin, Inc.
Mead Quin is a high-end residential design firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for a signature aesthetic of refined minimalism and calming, human-centered interiors that prioritize wellness and a connection to nature. Founded in 2013 by Principal Designer Mead Quin, our studio operates on a philosophy of "beauty simplified," collaboration, and high standards.
We are a fast-paced, mentorship-driven environment that values open dialogue, professional growth, and an acute attention to detail.
Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop and produce space plans, architectural design drawings and design intent documents for interior architecture scopes
Prepare reflected ceiling plans, lighting layouts, and power and A/V locations as needed
Develop detailed drawings for interior architectural elements, including built-ins, millwork, cabinetry and custom architectural features
Produce elevation drawings and section details as required
Coordinate with contractors, consultants and fabricators on interior architecture scope execution
Support construction administration for active interior architecture scopes, including RFIs, submittals and site visits as needed
Develop custom furniture concepts in coordination with the design teams which are aligned with project design direction and MQ aesthetics/standards
Produce detailed fabrication drawings for custom furniture pieces
Source and manage relationships with fabricators, craftspeople and specialty vendors. Manage vendor communication and production milestones for all custom work as needed in coordination with the MQI project leads
Oversee the development of interior architectural components from concept through delivery, maintaining quality and timeline
Coordinate with the project team on integration of custom furniture within the broader FF&E scope
Support installation coordination for interior architectural design related components requiring specialist oversight
Provide creative problem-solving for technically complex design challenges
Ensure all interior architectural design and and custom furniture documentation meets MQ quality standards before delivery to the project team
Maintain organized, complete and current project files. Ensure all deliverables are clearly labeled, version-controlled and accessible to the project team
Track time daily and accurately against the correct project in Studio Designer
Communicate proactively with the Project Lead on timeline, scope or capacity concerns
Participate in the Monday Morning Meeting and monthly Design Director check-ins
Coordinate with the project leads to obtain drawings from outside partners such as architects, lighting designers and others and set up the drawings internally for use by the teams according to MQ standards as needed
SCOPE AND ENGAGEMENT
Supports projects; does not own them. Project management and delivery timelines, client communication and relationships, overall project direction and scope decisions, budget ownership and financial coordination, and team management remain with the Project Lead and studio leadership
All work requests are coordinated through the Design Director, not directly between team members and the Specialist. This protects the Specialist’s utilization, balances workload and prevents competing demands
Request: Senior Designer or Project Lead identifies an interior architecture or custom furniture need and submits a request to the Design Director
Prioritization: Design Director reviews active requests and workload, then confirms availability, scope and timeline with the Specialist
Briefing: Senior Designer or Project Lead provides project context, design direction and specific deliverables
Execution: Specialist completes the defined scope (drawings, designs, documentation or fabrication coordination) within the agreed timeline
Delivery: Specialist returns completed work to the Project Lead for integration into the broader project deliverables and coordinates any updates necessary for the work produced directly with the Senior Designer/Project lead
Time Tracking: Specialist logs all time against the relevant project in Studio Designer the same day
Utilization: 85% billable across active projects (interior architecture drawings, custom furniture design, construction coordination, vendor management and project deliverables). The remaining 15% covers internal coordination, Monday Morning Meeting, professional development, studio involvement and administrative tasks. The Design Director reviews utilization monthly
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS
Technical Quality: Drawings, details and documents are accurate, complete, reflect MQ design standards and require minimal revision
Reliability: Deliverables are completed within agreed timelines, and capacity concerns are raised early so the team is never surprised by gaps or delays
Utilization: Consistently at or near 85% billable, with time tracked daily and accurately
Collaboration: Works effectively with the project team within the defined scope and communicates clearly with the Design Director and Project Leads on workload and priorities
Vendor Relationships: Builds strong, reliable relationships with fabricators and IA vendors, with consistent follow-through, professional representation and vendor issues raised promptly
QUALIFICATIONS
7+ years experience in interior architecture and/or custom furniture design
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD (construction documents, elevations and details) and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience producing fabrication drawings for custom furniture and millwork
Demonstrated knowledge of construction methods, materials and detailing
Experience coordinating with contractors, fabricators and specialty vendors
Design Sensibility: Deep creative design sensibility, particularly in the luxury residential market, aligned with the MQ aesthetic and design standard
Detail Oriented: Exceptional attention to detail and documentation standards
Self-Directed: Reliable and organized within a defined scope
Relational: Strong vendor relationship management and follow-through
Team Contributor: Comfortable working as a specialist contributor within a team structure
Location
East Bay (near Bay Bridge)
Hours
Full-time M-F 9am-5:30pm (in office Mon-Thurs, remote Fri)
Benefits
Full health benefits
matching 401k
15 days PTO
holiday time off package
profit sharing
Reporting Relationship
This position functions under the direct supervision of the Design Director
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