Interior Project Designer – Education Perkins&Will Designing a better, more beau

Green Building Education Services, LLC is seeking an Interior Project Designer in Chicago, IL. The role involves executing the design process, developing design concepts, leading project teams, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have proficiency in BIM, building codes, and various design software. A bachelor's degree in interiors or architecture is required, along with relevant certifications. The position emphasizes mentorship and collaboration in a diverse and inclusive culture.
Job Details
Description
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
Understands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.
Develops and coordinates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.
Demonstrates understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.
Facilitates interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.
Participates in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.
Coordinates integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.
Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.
Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.
Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.
Mentors staff.
Coordinates effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.
High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies
BIM
Building codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)
Programming, planning, and site analysis
Preliminary design studies
Contract documents
Field observations and measurements
Life safety requirements
Furniture and interior product specifications
Furniture bid packages
Construction contract administration
Cost estimates and calculations
Accessibility and zoning analysis
Documentation of Living Design data, including material health
Software
Advanced knowledge of 2D/3D production software
Advanced Revit
Conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
Visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay
Presentation tools such as InDesign and Photoshop
Environmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate Studio
Licensure/Certifications/Education
Professional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future Accreditation
Professional interiors licensure preferred, not required
Bachelor’s degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required
Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf.
Salary Range Information
We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Chicago is between $84,500 and $112,600.
Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas.?By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.
“Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community.”
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