Project Designer II

Apex Design Build; Rosemont (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Design Build, a commercial design-build firm in Illinois, is seeking a Project Designer I to support rapid growth. The role covers programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documents, FF&E specs, and design intent verification throughout architectural stages.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Interior or Architectural Design, 5–7 years of healthcare design experience, and proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or related field required.
• Healthcare-related design experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client meetings to establish goals, programming, design intent, schedule, and budget.
• Develop designs through test fits, space planning, schematic and design development stages.
• Prepare construction documents and FF&E specifications in coordination with project team.
• Verify design intent during project execution and participate in site reviews.
• Train and mentor junior designers and ensure design quality and consistency.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Healthcare design experience

Strong communication

Education

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

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

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 Clients’ 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 RESPONSIBILITI

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  Conduct client meetings; establish project goals and objectives including but not limited to programming questionnaire, design intent, schedule, and budget paramete
• rs.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 need
• ed.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 vi
• ersQC the work of new designers, Junior Designers, and inte
• IES)Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architectural Design, or related fi
• eld.Minimum 5-7 years design experience, healthcare-related design prefer
• red.Working knowledge of Revit and Adobe Creative Su
• ite.Working knowledge of MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlo
• ok).Strong analytical and problem-solving ski
• lls.Excellent oral and written communication ski
• lls.Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritization ski
• lls.Self-motivated, with high energy and a drive to ex
• cel.Strong work ethic with a self-discipline to follow proces
• ses.Proven success in a performance-based cult
• ure.Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team environment with flexibility to quickly adapt to cha