Senior Interior Designer

Archinect; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Gary Lee Partners in Chicago seeks a senior interior designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will work closely with a Project Manager and project team through all stages of a project's life cycle, from client-facing interviews to design, documentation, construction administration, and post-close marketing initiatives.

The role demands strong leadership, meticulous attention to detail, and superb communication, with autonomy to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Minimum five years' experience in an interior design studio or architectural firm emphasizing interior design.
• High proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience coordinating projects from 15,000 to 200,000+ square feet.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Manager and team through all project phases from client interviews to post-close marketing initiatives.
• Lead design development, documentation, and construction administration tasks.
• Communicate effectively to manage client expectations and align with firm leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multi-project management

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

Professional degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Gary Lee Partners is searching for a talented and enthusiastic interior designer who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Working closely with a Project Manager, a dedicated Project Team, as well as firm leadership, the senior interior designer will be involved in all stages of a project's life cycle, from client-facing interviews through design, documentation, construction administration, and post-close marketing initiatives.

What are we looking for?

• Elevated aesthetic and detailed knowledge of materials, color, light, furniture profiles, scale, and architectural elements
• Leadership. Fully capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Meticulous attention to detail
• The understanding that managing a client's expectations is of the utmost importance in this industry
• Collaborative and yet fully capable of working autonomously
• Stellar communication skills
• Positive, can-do attitude required to thrive in a boutique studio

Required qualifications:

• A professional degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or similar discipline
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience working in an interior design studio or architectural firm with emphasis on interior design
• Highly proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in managing or coordination of projects ranging from 15,000 - 200,000+ square feet

Gary Lee Partners is an MBE certified firm in the city of Chicago. Our team hail from all walks of life, from coast to coast and abroad. The diversity in our projects is the product of unique people with varying personalities, work styles, and creative approaches

We believe in empowering our designers to take responsibility for their projects and grow within the firm as future leaders. As part of this initiative, we encourage our employees to become members of professional associations, such as AIA, IIDA, CoreNet, and SMPS.