Design Lead for Complex Interior & Architecture Projects

Vocon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocon in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Designer to lead interior design execution on complex projects. You’ll partner with technical leads and clients to drive concept development, space planning and documentation through design development and construction.

Responsibilities include leading design teams, coordinating with engineers, managing client expectations, and delivering designs aligned with budget and schedule while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university.
• NCIDQ Certification required for interior design professionals.
• LEED and/or Well credentials a plus.
• Design professional with twelve plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design execution of complex medium and large sized projects.
• Partner with technical and management leaders to execute the project and coordinate resources.
• Inform the workplan, drive design, and prepare content for all design phases.
• Lead design execution across programming, conceptual, schematic and design development phases.
• Produce design and presentation documents and participate in client design presentations.
• Collaborate with engineers to inform design outcomes.
• Ensure design alignment with budget, schedule and construction cost.
• Provide guidance in construction documentation phase and coordinate material selections.

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design

NCIDQ Certification

LEED and/or Well credentials

Tools

REVIT

Enscape

Bluebeam

Newforma

AutoCAD

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

BIM modeling

Job description

Vocon in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Project Designer to lead interior design execution on complex projects. You’ll partner with technical leads and clients to drive concept development, space planning and documentation through design development and construction.

Responsibilities include leading design teams, coordinating with engineers, managing client expectations, and delivering designs aligned with budget and schedule while mentoring junior staff.