Project Designer II

Apex Design Build; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Design Build, located in Illinois, is seeking a Project Designer II to join their team. This role involves overseeing projects from the conceptual design to construction phases, ensuring client objectives are met. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, significant design experience, and proficiency in Revit.

The Project Designer II will engage in client meetings, develop project designs, and train newer designers, contributing to a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years design experience, healthcare-related design preferred.
• Client-facing experience preferred.
• Strong work ethic and self-discipline.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings to establish project goals.
• Develop designs including space planning and color palettes.
• Train and QC the work of new designers.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office Applications

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or related field

Job description

Project Designer II

POSITION SUMMARY Apex Design Build is a commercial design-build firm, specializing in private healthcare practices. Following design-build methodology, we manage projects from early visioning and conceptual design stages, all the way through the architectural and construction phases.

We are currently seeking a dynamic Project Designer II to support our rapidly growing organization. The Project Designer II will help direct projects through conceptual design, design development, and participate as required through the architectural and construction phases, striving to achieve the client’s objectives. Responsibilities will include programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documents, FF&E specification, verification of design intent during project execution, and training new designers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct client meetings; establish project goals and objectives including but not limited to programming questionnaire, design intent, schedule, and budget parameters.
• Positively work with team members and vendors offering creative input throughout project, including but not limited to construction documents, take-offs, millwork drawings, punch list review, engineering documents, existing conditions surveys, and attend job site meetings as needed.
• Develop designs, including but not limited to test fits, space planning, schematic design, color palettes, conceptual sketches, conceptual ceiling and lighting plans, Reflective Ceiling Plans, elevations, initial furniture and lighting inspirations, FF&E specifications, Finish Plans and schedules, and 3D Revit views.
• Train new designers.
• QC the work of new designers, Junior Designers, and interns.
• Travel as needed for projects.

QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES)

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or related field.
• Minimum 5-7 years design experience, healthcare-related design preferred.
• Client-facing experience preferred.
• Excellent knowledge of Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Strong analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Self-motivated, with high energy and a drive to excel.
• Strong work ethic with a self-discipline to follow processes.
• Proven success in a performance-based culture.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment with flexibility to quickly adapt to change.