Senior Technical Interior Designer /Architect

Perkins Eastman; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architectural design firm seeks a Senior Technical Interior Designer/Architect to join their Chicago studio. The candidate will work on designing and documenting interior spaces, ensuring code compliance and project execution, while mentoring junior designers. Competitive salary and robust benefits offered, with emphasis on sustainable design.

Benefits

Robust medical coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 10-12 years of related industry experience required.
• Strong proficiency with computer-assisted design software.
• Knowledge of building and ADA codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop design presentations and technical documentation for projects.
• Lead technical coordination with consultants.
• Mentor junior staff on design and documentation.

Skills

Sustainable design

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Time management

Graphic presentation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent or Architect

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Photoshop

Enscape

Job description

Senior Technical Interior Designer /Architect

Department: CHI01 - Chicago Studio 01

Location: Chicago, IL

Job ID: 1655

Salary: $88000 - $94000 Per Year

Employee Referral Bonus: Employee Referral Eligible

Life at PE:

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

Perkins Eastman has an immediate need for a Senior Technical Interior Designer or Architect. This ideal candidate will work closely with other designers and architects on the project teams to which they are assigned, to design, document and execute the project through installation. The Interior Designer will participate in envisioning, designing, and documenting interior spaces, as well as FF&E.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops design presentations including rendered plans, elevations and 3D views.
• Works with the lead interior designer to produce accurate technical and contract documentation for construction of a project.
• Senior technical leader responsible for code compliance and technical oversight.
• Leads the technical coordination among consultants (MEP, AV, and Life Safety) as it relates to the interior design scope.
• Participates in activities related to construction administration, including shop drawings, field observations, response to RFI’s, and punchlist.
• Participates in client meetings including interviews, visioning sessions, information gathering, and presentations.
• Designs, directs, and mentors junior staff in the design and documentation of the interior workplace design.
• Supports business development efforts within the corporate real estate community, helping to cultivate relationships and promote the PE brand to generate new project opportunities.
• Works with team on graphics, documentation and coordination of interior elements, including selection and coordination of FF&E with furniture vendors.
• Attends site meetings with owner, consultants, and contractor inclusive of interior architecture and furniture installation, as necessary.
• Reviews architectural and furniture installation plans and shop drawings for content and accuracy and ensure that they are fully coordinated with all pertinent consultant drawings.
• Responsible for meeting project deadlines and budget constraints.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from a 4-year CIDA accredited Interior Design program or equivalent or Architect
• Minimum of 10 to 12years of related industry experience required.
• Passion for and fundamental understanding of sustainable design.
• CPHD, LEED and/or WELL accreditations, progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) are pluses
• Workplace / Corporate Interiors K-12, and Hospitality experience required.
• Possesses interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses knowledge of building and ADA codes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with computer-assisted design software in Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Affinity Suite; MS Office; 3D software such as Enscape.
• Strong communication, organization, time management skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
• Ability to produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permit and bid.

What we offer you:

• Robust medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Salary Range: $88k to $94k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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