Lead Interior Designer for Multi-Family & Hospitality

SCB

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 120,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Disability coverage

401K retirement matching

flexible work environment

Job summary

SCB is seeking talented Interior Designers to join our Chicago office. We are a national, multi‑disciplinary design firm focusing on multi‑family residential, adaptive reuse, hospitality, commercial office, academic, and aviation projects.

You will collaborate with a project team on all design stages under supervision of a Design Director and/or Principal. You will develop design studies, material palettes, drawings, and FF&E selections, contributing to both concept and construction

Qualifications

Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture.
5 - 15 years post‑graduate, full‑time working experience in a design or architectural firm.
NCIDQ Certificate Holder, Registered Interior Designer or Licensed Architect preferred.
A strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and knowledge of emerging trends.
Experience in residential and commercial office interiors is preferred.
Thorough understanding of all project phases including programming, space planning, color and material selections, FF&E selections, schematic design, design development, and construction documents.
Capable of performing all construction phase activities including review of shop drawings, material samples, responding to Contractor questions (RFI’s) and conducting site visits.
Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local building codes and accessibility requirements.
Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff.
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and graphics software such as Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with software programs such as Enscape, SketchUp, and Rhino
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Multi‑family residential, Hospitality, Higher Education, or Aviation project experience preferred

Responsibilities

Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases.
Exhibit a thorough working knowledge of innovative interior architectural finishes, including familiarity with manufacturers and performance standards to meet the client’s expectations.
Lead the FF&E selection, specification, and procurement process from concept through execution.
Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day‑to‑day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in‑house team, external consultants, and the client.
Ensure that the design intent is clearly and accurately reflected in the technical drawings and specifications.
Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams.
Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner.