Senior Designer Job at IA Interior Architects in Chicago Heights

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space. Our team members are collaborative, creative, professional, expert and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, daring, leadership, teaming, humor and a love of interiors. We are presently searching for a Senior Designer for our Chicago studio. The Senior Designer is responsible for leading all design phases for interiors projects, establishes the vision, leads the team, and has extensive client interaction. Responsibilities Develop overall design for project Direct staff to complete design and technical drawing Review design and technical drawing of other more junior designers Review engineering drawings to ensure they comply with design solution Work with technical staff to resolve inconsistencies in drawings Research and select fixtures and finishes to use for projects Obtain client approval and ensure integration into overall design Produce, review and finalize space plans for projects Extensive knowledge of detailing and finalize details on projects Develop and deliver overall design and furniture packages Review and produce final cost estimates In unusual circumstances may be required to assist with support for field surveys Manage overall design budget Ensure adherence to set budget and immediately inform PM and/or client of any potential variances to the budget Manage the work of other Designers Oversee tasks and provide feedback on work product Organize and conduct client interviews to determine space needs and requirements Continue to provide needed information to client on design specifications Qualifications Graduate of architecture or design school: equivalent experience may be substituted 8+ years’ experience in corporate interior design projects Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Extensive knowledge of design principles and aesthetics Extensive knowledge of space planning methodology Proficient with the concepts of furniture layout Expert sketching and rendering skills Expert interior architecture detailing skills Extensive knowledge of CDs and procedures Extensive knowledge of building systems, codes and ADA requirements Extensive knowledge of contract administration Intermediate MS Office Suite skills Advanced Revit skills Advanced Adobe Creative Suite skills Extensive presentation and graphic communication Please submit a portfolio or work examples with your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr