Lead Project Designer - Interiors & Architecture

RiseMe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vocon in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead design execution on complex interior and architectural projects, as a core member of the project leadership team. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and management to translate program into integrated design solutions, oversee documentation, and guide teams through programming, schematic design, and design development.

Applicants should have a degree in architecture or interior design, with NCIDQ certification and at least

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited program.
• NCIDQ certification is required for interior design professionals.
• Twelve plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead design execution for complex interiors and multi-discipline projects.
• Partner with technical and management leaders to deliver the project from inception to completion.
• Drive design development, documentation, and presentations for client review.
• Coordinate with engineers and specialists to align design intent with technical solutions.
• Mentor studios and project teams, guiding design decisions and practice quality.
• Manage client expectations, budgets, and schedules across project phases.

Skills

Design leadership

Project coordination

Client presentations

Mentoring

Team management

Education

Architecture degree

NCIDQ Certification

Tools

REVIT

Enscape

Bluebeam

Newforma

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

BIM modeling

Job description

Vocon in Chicago is seeking a Senior Project Designer to lead design execution on complex interior and architectural projects, as a core member of the project leadership team. You will collaborate with clients, engineers, and management to translate program into integrated design solutions, oversee documentation, and guide teams through programming, schematic design, and design development.

Applicants should have a degree in architecture or interior design, with NCIDQ certification and at least