Hospitality Interior Designer

About the role

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Chicago buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a 50+ year history and deep commitment to multiple sectors, including hospitality, workplace, civic, retail, healthcare, higher education.

Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, program, and other similar material.
• Demonstrates the ability to take direction, respond constructively to feedback, and implement guidance from senior team members within established project goals.
• Supports project team in the development of interior design documentation and presentation materials.
• Aids in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Aids in research of concepts, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.
• Aids in material and furniture selections, space planning and communication with product representatives.

Requirements

• Hospitality design experience preferred.
• Good understanding of Revit (AutoCAD experience preferred) and its use as a design tool.
• Experience with industry-standard design software, including Photoshop and InDesign, is preferred.
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
• To participate and collaborate in project team setting.
• To engage in creative and critical thought.
• To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material.
• To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic understanding of lighting/fixtures.
• Basic understanding of materials, FFE and specifications.
• Basic understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; prefer experience with Newforma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or related field is required.
• Interior Design License preferred, or intent to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience is required.

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Revit and other design software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

$62,500.00 - $90,600.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time