Interior Designer IB

Cannon Design; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Remote work options

Paid time off

401k plan

Employee perk programs

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking an interior design professional to contribute to a large healthcare project. The role involves supporting design teams across all project phases, including programming, schematic design, and construction administration.

You will assist with furniture, fixtures and equipment selection and develop interior drawings and finish plans. Qualified candidates have a 2+ year background in interior design, a strong portfolio, and solid communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a relevant field.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience.
• Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
• Strong portfolio and communication, teamwork, presentation and organizational skills.
• Travel required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team through all project phases from programming to construction administration.
• Support furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selection, layout and specifications.
• Create interior design drawings including floor plans, reflected ceilings, elevations and finishes.
• Research finishes and materials to inform finish plans.
• Ensure adherence to building codes and life-safety requirements in interior design work.
• Prepare presentation materials and renderings for client reviews.
• Produce drawings and support project time, cost and quality constraints.

Skills

Portfolio

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation

Graphics

Organizational skills

Education

Interior Design degree

Job description

If you think your skills, experience and aspirations make you a good match for this position, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a design/technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Your initial assignment will be on a 2.0+ million square foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic's campus. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following:

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Under supervision, assist the design team in all project phases including Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.
• Assist, as directed by design team, with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selection, layout and specification throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
• Assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, room finishes, etc.
• Conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
• Become familiar with building and life safety codes and their correct application to Interior Design work.
• Assist in preparing presentation materials.
• Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
• Produce drawings and perform support functions as directed in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
• Provide assistance to the team in the selection or consideration and choice of building materials such as flooring, wall finish, ceilings, furnishings and other interior materials. In some offices, may maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and continually updating new and discontinued materials as determined by office.
• Order samples and materials from vendors.
• Continually focus on learning, researching, and exploring the interior design field.
• May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of related experience required.
• Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Professional business attire is required for all client meetings. Examples of professional business attire include suits, ties, collared dress shirts, dresses, and skirts.
• Travel required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in the St. Louis, MO or Chicago, IL office is $55,038 to $64,200 annually. This salary range is the range we believe is the anticipated range of possible base compensation at the timing of the posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the anticipated salary range for the position. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage and flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off, flex-time summer hours, remote work options and a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posting based on geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

We're a design solutions firm that awakens opportunities for impact. Whether creating building solutions, strategic transformations, new experiences or new operational models, we help clients achieve mountain-sized ambitions. Our Living-Centered Design ethos inspires us to go bigger and do better-for people, businesses, society and the planet. In 2021, 2019 and 2017, Fast Company named us one of the 10 most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We're about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we're ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm's policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign's policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.