Opportunity
Interior Designer II
Office
ChicagoSummary
Responsible for project design and/or technical development of multiple assigned projects working under minimum supervision of a Designer V or Director of Interiors. Oversees the project team working on a significant portion of a large project, or the entire project team on small to medium sized projects. Project role may principally be design or technically focused, or both, depending on the size and complexity of the project, and the capabilities of the individual.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Capable of performing and experienced carrying out all duties and responsibilities of Designer I position
- Contributes to SCB design philosophy, and adheres to it in the performance of assigned work
- Contributes to detailed preparation of design and technical drawings, design representations, studies, and reports.
- Develops details, coordinates work with others on project team and with outside project consultants
- Checks own work, and work of junior project team members for accuracy and compliance with fundamental building code, accessibility, and other regulatory requirements
- Organizes own work efforts and self-monitors own time spent on tasks. Implements strategies for correction when tasks take longer than expected or when unexpected impediments to progress occur
- Communicates with project team and outside parties regarding specific tasks and / or project related questions and documents the outcome of those communications
- Performs Construction Phase activities such as review of shop drawings, responding to Contractor questions (RFI’s), or participating in BIM coordination meetings with Contractor and Consultants under supervision of the project Architect
- Seeks input and direction from supervisor at appropriate times while striving to generate solutions independently
- Participates in Studio and Firm events
- Participates in all required continuing education sessions
Qualifications, Essential Skills/Attributes
- Fulfills all qualifications of a Designer I position
- Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, or Architecture
- A minimum of 3 years postgraduate, full-time working experience in architecture or interior design under the supervision of a registered interior designer or architect licensed to practice in the jurisdiction of employment
- Skilled in AutoCAD and Revit drawing program. Demonstrates skill with other modeling software and graphic illustration software programs such as Enscape, 3D Studio Max, and Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and In-Design.
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and with other business-related software such as Bluebeam, Newforma, and Teams
- Advanced verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced understanding of SCB project design philosophy
- Advanced understanding of documentation of design concepts
- Exhibits foundational understanding of building and finish materials, furniture and furniture systems, building systems, and construction details and techniques
- Understands basic building and accessibility code requirements and is capable of applying that knowledge in work performed
- Exhibits a results-oriented attitude and takes initiative toward all aspects project assignments
- Acts in a professional manner. Is fair and displays integrity in business dealing
Performs Other Duties as Assigned
The above constitutes a general description of the Designer II job duties as of the publication date. SCB reserves the right to alter job duties and assignments and to assign additional and/or alternative duties from time to time in its sole discretion