Interior Designer
Solomon Cordwell Buenz · Chicago, USA
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Interior Designer
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SCB is seeking talented Interior Designers to join our Chicago office. We’re a national, multi-disciplinary design firm with a focus on multi-family residential, adaptive reuse, hospitality, commercial office, academic, and aviation projects.
At SCB, everyone engages in design. Our team is agile, creative, and efficient. Our work is thoughtful, distinctive, and responsive. We’re proud of our diverse team and value the broad range of perspectives, experiences, and skills they bring to each project.
We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about design, collaborative by nature, and possess a full understanding of materials, furniture, details and construction techniques.
You will have the opportunity to work with a team of talented professionals on all aspects of project design and development under the direct supervision of a Design Director and/or Principal.
You will also closely collaborate with the project team, including consultants, to prepare design studies, material and furniture palettes, graphic representations, technical drawings, studies, and other materials related to interior design.
Your Qualifications
Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture
5 – 15 years post-graduate, full-time working experience in a design or architectural firm
NCIDQ Certificate Holder, Registered Interior Designer or Licensed Architect preferred
A strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and knowledge of emerging trends
Experience in residential and commercial office interiors is preferred
Thorough understanding of all project phases including programming, space planning, color and material selections, FF&E selections, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
Capable of performing all construction phase activities including review of shop drawings, material samples, responding to Contractor questions (RFI’s) and conducting site visits
Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local building codes and accessibility requirements
Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff
Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and graphics software such as Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with software programs such as Enscape, SketchUp, and Rhino
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Multi-family residential, Hospitality, Campus Environments, or Aviation project experience preferred
The Role
Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
Exhibit a thorough working knowledge of innovative interior architectural finishes, including familiarity with manufacturers and performance standards to meet the client’s expectations
Lead the FF&E selection, specification, and procurement process from concept through execution
Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day-to-day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in-house team, external consultants, and the client
Ensure that the design intent is clearly and accurately reflected in the technical drawings and specifications
Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner
Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 depending on experience
Benefits: We support our teams with competitive, comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, disability, paid holidays and time off, and 401K retirement matching. SCB has an established flexible work environment, and we encourage our employees to lead healthy and balanced lives.
Professional Growth: SCB is committed to learning and mentorship. We offer robust coaching and professional development resources to support your growth, including training programs, mentoring, and reimbursement for licensing exams and professional memberships. We believe investing in our people is an investment in the future of the AEC community.
SCB is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment.
SCB does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law.
SCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.
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