Graduate of architecture or design school; equivalent experience may be substituted
6+ years' experience in workplace design focusing on corporate interiors and building repositioning/adaptive reuse projects
Strong knowledge of design principles and workplace trends
Proficient presentation and advanced sketching/rendering skills
Deep understanding of architectural detailing, building systems, and ADA requirements
Responsibilities
Develop and execute design concepts for interior and exterior projects
Create presentation and construction drawings in collaboration with the design team
Oversee design and documentation for smaller projects, supported by senior leadership
Coordinate consultant drawings and develop architectural details
Review engineering and landscape drawings for compliance with design solutions
Research and select fixtures and finishes with the Senior Designer
Conduct field surveys and manage overall design and furniture packages
Ensure budget adherence and communicate variances to project stakeholders
Benefits
Potential for mentorship opportunities
Collaborative team environment
Exposure to a variety of projects
Opportunity for professional growth
Access to advanced design tools and software
Full Job Description
We are presently searching for a Technical Designer for our Chicagostudio.
Specific responsibilities will include:
Works with team to develop and execute design concepts for interior and exterior repositioning and/ or adaptive reuse projects
Works with team to develop design ideas and create both presentation and construction drawings
For smaller projects may oversee all design and documentation, with support from senior leadership.
Coordinates consultant drawings and develops architectural details to ensure alignment with design solution.
Provide review of engineering and landscape drawings to ensure they comply with design solution.
With Senior Designer, researches and selects fixtures and finishes to use for projects
Develops and delivers overall design and furniture packages
Conducts field surveys
Ensures adherence to set budget and immediately informs Senior Designer, PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget
May mentor the work of Junior and Intermediate Designers
Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product
Conducts client interviews to determine space needs and requirements
Qualifications:
Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted
6+ years' experience in workplace design, focusing on corporate interiors and building repositioning and adaptive re-use projects as well as corporate interiors
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Extensive knowledge of design principles, and workplace trends
Advanced presentation skills
Advanced knowledge of space planning
Extensive knowledge of furnishings and finishes
Advanced sketching and rendering skills
Advanced architecture detailing skills
Extensive experience leading the development of project contract documents
Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements
