Interior Designer 3 / Project Manager

Studio GC, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Studio GC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead design solutions across all project phases from SD to CA.

You will coordinate with architects, MEP consultants, and FF&E dealers, while mentoring junior designers and supervising documentation standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design, has 8+ years of experience, and can attend client site meetings in the Chicago suburbs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Interior Design from an accredited university.
• Proactive communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience meeting project deadlines while handling multiple projects.
• Experience managing the work of other team members.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design solutions that meet client goals.
• Active in all project phases: SD, DD, CD, B/P, CA.
• Research and specify furniture and finishes; work with FF&E dealers.
• Coordinate with consultants and MEP teams.
• Mentor junior team members and participate in client meetings.
• Create plans, 3D renderings, finish boards, and presentation drawings.
• Prepare CD sets and review colleagues' work for quality.
• Assist with permitting and submittal processes and punch-list activities.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Mentoring ability

Education

Bachelor's or Master of Interior Design

Tools

Revit

MS Office

Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign

Job description

We are seeking a creative, collaborative Interior Designer to design and document solutions that support our client’s goals and lead the interior design project team throughout all phases of the project. You will work closely with, mentor, and be mentored by our talented, dedicated team of interior designers, architects, project managers, and principals.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design solutions that meet our client’s goals.
• Active in all phases of client projects; SD, DD, CD, B/P, and CA.
• Proficient with furniture and finishes research, selection, and specification.
• Works with FF&E dealers and product representatives.
• Participates in the coordination process with consultants, MEP, etc.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of interior design project team members.
• Provides mentorship to junior team members.
• Participates in client meetings.
• Creates plans and 3D renderings. Creates and assembles presentation drawings, finish boards, and other materials.
• Creates CD sets and follows Studio GC drawing standards. Responsible for quality checking their own work and reviewing the work of team members.
• Participates in the submittal process. Assist with addenda sketches and drawing revisions, as needed.
• Assists with the permitting process and response letters, as needed.Participates in the punch-list walk-through and follow-up process.

Requirements

• 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• Bachelors or Master of Interior Design from an accredited university.
• Collaborate, positive, and fun team player.
• Local candidate. Able to attend client job site meetings, in person, in Chicago suburbs.
• Proactive communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven success at meeting project deadlines while working on multiple projects.
• Proven proficiency in owning and successfully completing interior design assignments with minimal or no supervision.
• Experience with successfully managing the work of other team members
• Experience selecting furniture and finishes, and working with furniture dealers and product representatives.
• Working knowledge of building codes and standard construction methods.
• NCIDQ certification preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Revit required.
• Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook required.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign preferred.