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Interior Design Professional

Wight & Company · Darien, IL · 3 days ago
Design$72k–$83k/yrFull-time

Responsibilities

  • Design Development: Lead the development of interior design concepts, including program assessment, space planning, furniture layouts, material selections, and color schemes.
  • Create detailed design documentation and presentations.
  • Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings to understand project needs and requirements and assist in developing design solutions that align with the client's vision and project goals.
  • Project Management: Oversee various aspects of the design process, including managing project timelines, budgets, and deliverables. Coordinate with the project team to ensure smooth execution of design plans.
  • Vendor Coordination: Source and select materials, furnishings, and finishes. Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and quality control of products.
  • Site Management: Conduct site visits to assess project conditions, monitor design implementation, and address any issues or discrepancies during construction.
  • Collaboration: Work with architects, engineers, and other design professionals to integrate interior design solutions with project objectives.
  • Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design drawings, specifications, and reports. Ensure all documentation is accurate and up to date.
  • Presentation: Develop and deliver design presentations to clients and stakeholders, effectively communicating design concepts and project progress.
  • Versatility: Adapting to various roles within a project, whether in leadership or support, while consistently performing at a high level. Proactively handles tasks beyond the primary scope and adjusts to changing priorities to ensure project success, team collaboration, and firm excellence.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field from an accredited institution.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of professional experience in interior design, with a proven track record of successfully managing and delivering projects including furniture design and procurement process.
  • Design Skills: Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite. Experience with 3D modeling and rendering is highly desirable. In-depth understanding of the furniture procurement process and the ability to complete furniture specifications package.
  • Project Management: Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, adhere to deadlines, and handle client relationships effectively.
  • Creativity: Excellent design skills with a keen eye for aesthetics, spatial arrangement, and attention to detail. Ability to develop innovative design solutions.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, presenting ideas clearly and collaborating effectively with clients and team members.
  • Organizational Skills: Effective organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage project workflows efficiently.
  • Team Player: Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

Salary Range: $72,000 - $83,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Benefits

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k).

Schedule

Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance.

About the Role

We are a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo. We are looking for a talented professional to join our team as an Interior Design Professional with 3-5 years of experience.

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