Interior Designer - Hospitality & Entertainment
WHO WE ARE
Level99 is a real-world gaming venue designed for adults, featuring over 50 mental and physical challenges in artistic environments. Games range from ninja warrior obstacle course style challenges to mental logic puzzles, and everything in between. Each challenge is quick—just 1 to 4 minutes—and Players can do the same room over and over again, or they can move on to something new. Like a video game, Players earn rewards, climb the leaderboard, and make progress – each time a Player comes back, the game remembers where they left off.
Alongside the games, Level99 offers a full-service bar and award-winning restaurant – featuring scratch-cooking, local craft beers, handmade cocktails, and a variety of event spaces. Level99 has locations in Natick, MA, Providence, RI, Tysons, VA, and is opening in West Hartford, CT, Disney Springs, FL, King of Prussia, PA, and Paramus, NJ. Level99 is backed by Act III Holdings, led by Panera founder Ron Shaich, and we have a talented team that has worked on successful entertainment projects ranging from 5 Wits to Walt Disney Imagineering. Visit www.level99.com for more details.
OVERVIEW
The Interior Designer plays a key role in creating immersive and visually stunning environments that captivate our guests, in spaces ranging from dining areas, to our immersive gameplay arena, to customer support spaces. The Interior Designer collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to bring our creative visions to life. This is an exciting opportunity to push the boundaries of design and create immersive spaces that leave a lasting impression on our guests.
A Level99 Interior Designer has honesty and personal integrity that is above reproach, prefers a joyful and positive approach to challenging conversations and situations, chooses humility over the need to “be right,” and in all things acts as though they are the Owner and Operator of their venue.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop innovative and highly functional interior design concepts and studies to help with evaluating design alternatives that align with the overall creative vision of the Level99 experience
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of interior design elements with other artistic and technical aspects of the experiences
Create detailed interior design plans, including floorplans, layouts, takeoffs, and assembling choices on materials, finishes, furniture, fixtures, lighting, and artwork, while considering factors such as functionality, safety, and durability
Provide guidance and support to production teams during the fabrication and installation processes to ensure accurate execution of the interior design concepts
Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors to source and select materials, furniture, and decor items that align with the creative vision and meet budgetary requirements
Present design concepts, mood boards, and visualizations to stakeholders, incorporating feedback and refining designs as necessary
Think high-level (strategically) to align interior design choices with our voice and concept essence, creating design criteria and success criteria to systematize our design process
MUST-HAVE SKILLS
Strong experience and proficiency of Revit
Minimum 3 years’ post-collegiate experience designing hospitality/retail/restaurant projects.
Minimum 1 year’ experience overseeing the design of restaurants or similar foodservice projects, with knowledge of health code requirements and restaurant infrastructure (HVAC and exhaust systems, kitchen equipment, etc.)
Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar 3D visualization tools
Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively convey design concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
A positive, joyful, upbeat and energetic attitude
Willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and get into the details as a team player with a "get things done" proactive attitude
Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs which may include days, nights, and weekends
Ability to travel for a new venue, as needed
Special Note: Please provide your portfolio with your application of interest.
While we don’t expect a candidate to have deep experience in all of the above, we’re looking for someone with the passion and capability to learn quickly in the areas that are new!
YOU MIGHT BE A FIT ON THE LEVEL99 TEAM IF YOU…
• Like to laugh, would be described as a "low maintenance, low drama" person, have a tendency to have a bit of fun while you work
• Have a high tolerance for ambiguity, like to go fast, and are excited to learn on the job
• Are just a little bit obsessive about getting the details right the first time
• Have a high energy personality, the kind of person who is typically smiling, and likes to "get it done now"
Level99 is an E-Verify employer.