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Perkins Eastman · 7 hours ago

Senior Interior Designer

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$88K/yr - $94K/yr

10+ years exp

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment. The Senior Interior Designer is responsible for project design quality, leading teams to develop initial design directions and overseeing documentation while focusing on Workplace and Corporate Interiors.

ArchitectureGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead/assist the project team in the development of the aesthetic design and the preparation of the interior design, including drawings and specifications

Serve as the Project Designer for the design of the project

Develop space plans per Client programmatic requirements

Ability to present ideas clearly

Competent in architectural interior detailing

Develop, present, and execute a design concept through all phases of project design, including pre-schematic design, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and furniture specification/bid packages

Develops design presentations including rendered plans, elevations and 3D views

Participates in client meetings including interviews, visioning sessions, information gathering, and presentations

Follows established standards for project production and review

Keeps Project Manager, Studio Leaders, and Principal in Charge informed of progress or need for assistance

Designs, directs, and mentors junior staff in the design and documentation of the interior workplace design

Prepare program and schematic proposals and project layouts and develop designs in 3D using Revit or other 3D modeling software for client review/approval

Prepare finish and FF&E material palettes and graphic presentations for client approval

Ensure deliverables meet Perkins Eastman’s design quality standards

Supports business development efforts within the corporate real estate community, helping to cultivate relationships and promote the PE brand to generate new project opportunities

Lead/assist the project team in the completion of FF&E design & documentation based on the project program, budget, and standards. Provide a final review of FF&E specifications

Consultant Coordination

Oversee the review of furniture installation plans for conformance to specifications and brand standards

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

Ensure all consultant drawings and related physical elements are coordinated with Interior Design and FF&E and applicable building codes

Attend and/or direct on-site meetings with the owner, consultants, and contractor, inclusive of construction review and FF&E installation, as necessary

Participates in activities related to construction administration, including shop drawings, field observations, response to RFI’s, and punchlist

Implement and manage Perkins Eastman’s design and documentation standards to ensure project delivery success

Assist the studio and leaders with generating Design Services Proposals

Ability to prioritize and manage the design of multiple projects

Ensure all deliverables, deadlines and budgets are met

Qualification

Interior DesignRevitFF&E DesignSustainable DesignAutoCADArchitectural DetailingProject ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam LeadershipTime Management

Required

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

Minimum of 10–12 years of related industry experience required

Must have experience in Workplace / Corporate Interiors

Passion for and understanding of sustainable design

Working knowledge of Brand Standards and ability to execute them

Thorough understanding of architectural interior design and building/ADA codes

Ability to produce and coordinate a complete set of construction documents for permit and bid

Possesses knowledge of building and ADA codes

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Strong proficiency with design software: Revit, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Affinity Suite / Adobe Suite, MS Office, and 3D software such as Enscape

Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in teams

Detail-oriented and able to multi-task

Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and graphic communication skills

Excellent graphic presentation skills

Self-starter, passionate about design

Ability to mentor team members and support growth through knowledge sharing

Preferred

NCIDQ certified or pursuing certification preferred or willing to pursue within next 6 months

CPHD, LEED, and/or WELL accreditations are a plus or willing to pursue within next 12 months

Experience in K-12, and Hospitality projects a plus

Design team leadership

Writing FF&E specifications and FF&E budgeting

Ability to develop Design Narratives and FF&E schemes

Space planning; hand sketching ability a plus

Ability to think and articulate interior architectural design in 3D

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Benefits

Robust medical, dental and vision coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive salary

Company

Perkins Eastman

Glassdoor3.6

Perkins Eastman is an international architecture, interior design, urban design, planning, landscape architecture, graphic design projects.

Founded in 1981

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.perkinseastman.com

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