Interior Designer

A multidisciplinary design firm in Chicago is looking to add an Interior Designer III to their team!

Job Description:

• Responsible for project design from concept to completion with minimal oversight from Senior Designer
• Ensures that internal deliverables and approvals are aligned with project schedule as set by Design Manager and Senior Designer
• Reviews all work of project team members (Designer II, Designer I, Design Assistant, and Intern)
• Under direction from Visionary and Senior Designer, ability to interpret designs and drive concepts towards tangible solutions
• Under direction from Senior Designer, creates space plans, drawings, models, images, material & mood boards and other documents relating to the design
• High level of design completed utilizing Sketchup and Enscape
• Understanding of client program requirements and constraints with the ability to interpret into design solutions
• Understands client expectations and program in such a way that any conflicts within the design will be brought to the attention of the Senior Designer
• Coordinates and reviews with outside consultants in regards to renderings, modeling, and prototypes
• Able to present internally and to clients for discussion
• Leads internal project team coordination for the finished plans, specifications, and material selections required for construction as needed during life of project period

Qualifications:

• Bachelor and/or Master in Interior Design or Architecture
• 6+ years of professional experience in a design firm
• Must have worked on 3-5 restaurant projects at a minimum
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience within SD, DD
• Experience with FF&E selections
• Experience mentoring Junior Designers and Design Assistants