Senior Designer - Commercial Interiors & Furniture

Henricksen & Co; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages based on skills and 

Comprehensive benefits packages

Job summary

Henricksen seeks a Senior Designer in Chicago/Oak Brook to collaborate with Account Executives, Clients, and Customer Support Teams. You will design, specify, and develop space planning, finish palettes, drawings, and specifications for diverse environments.

The role focuses on programming, typical development, and field verification, while engaging with the project team and external partners to deliver exceptional design solutions and foster team learning and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years’ experience in contract design and/or furniture dealership.
• Specification and layout of systems, ancillary furniture, demountable partitions, contract furniture processes from programming to delivery/installation.
• Workplace environment issues (ergonomics, technology integration, teaming, planning, facility need).
• Building codes, ADA regulations, Electrical Code, etc.
• General knowledge in building practices (partition types, flooring, installation).
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, CAP Studio or Project Matrix, Configura CET, and proven graphic layout skills.
• Proven track record in customer-facing environment (internal and external).
• Proven ability to execute complex, high-volume projects simultaneously in an organized, creative, and quality-driven way.

Responsibilities

• Project Definition and Planning: establish scope, deliverables, timeline and team operations.
• Design Process Execution: deliver high-profile projects with quality and efficiency; develop schedules and resource estimates.
• Design Consultation and Collaboration: create drawings, renderings, and design deliverables; coordinate with consultants and installers.
• Customer Service: maintain professional demeanor and ensure exceptional client experience.
• People and Culture Development: coach peers and support organizational learning and culture.

Skills

Client-facing

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Associate’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field

College degree in interior design, architecture, or related field (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

CAP Studio

Project Matrix

Configura CET

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Henricksen seeks a Senior Designer in Chicago/Oak Brook to collaborate with Account Executives, Clients, and Customer Support Teams. You will design, specify, and develop space planning, finish palettes, drawings, and specifications for diverse environments.

The role focuses on programming, typical development, and field verification, while engaging with the project team and external partners to deliver exceptional design solutions and foster team learning and process improvements.