Senior Interior Designer - Chicago

KTGY Group, Inc.•Chicago, IL

6h•$95,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KTGY's Interior Design Manager manages the development of design, design presentations, and/or the production of technical project documentation. This role manages design in CAD format (AutoCAD or Revit) and presentation materials, and leads efforts required to produce Construction Documents and FF&E Specifications. This includes the research, communication, and documentation necessary to execute projects effectively. The Interior Design Manager is responsible for managing the development of design, design presentations, and/or the production of technical project documentation, managing design in CAD format (AutoCAD or Revit) and presentation materials, and leading and may contribute to efforts required to produce a set of Construction Documents and FF&E Specifications; namely the research, communication, and documentation required to execute the project effectively.

Requirements

Accomplished understanding of design principles and theory.
Creative judgment and design application skills in managing or preparing client presentation materials including: graphic sketches, renderings, graphics and selection of colors, materials, finishes and furniture.
Experienced in all phases and aspects of the design process including predesign, design documentation, FF&E specifications, construction administration and procurement.
Ability to manage small/ medium scale projects of complexity and provide project team leadership.
Ability to lead and conduct quality control measures in the development of construction documents and specifications, budgets, documentation.
Ability to support and complement senior management at client presentations and meetings.
Ability to manage team and may act as day to day client contact for project design development and design related issues.
Ability to manage design efforts and coordination with consultants throughout the design process.

Nice To Haves

Experience in AutoCAD or Revit.

Responsibilities

Manages the development of design, design presentations, and/or the production of technical project documentation.
Manages design in CAD format (AutoCAD or Revit) and presentation materials.
Leads and may contribute to efforts required to produce a set of Construction Documents and FF&E Specifications.
Conducts research, communication, and documentation required to execute the project effectively.
Meets regularly with Project Leader to discuss design direction, general tasks, project challenges, schedules, upcoming client meetings and deadlines.
Communicates employee development of junior designers to senior management.
Manages small/ medium scale projects of complexity and provides project team leadership.
Leads and conducts quality control measures in the development of construction documents and specifications, budgets, documentation.
Proactively seeks to balance the unique needs, perspectives, and aspirations of all stakeholders, including clients, end-users, and the project team.
Cultivates a positive team culture that inspires trust, engagement, and a shared commitment to project success.
Supports and complements senior management at client presentations and meetings.
Participates in industry events, forums, and conferences as required.
Manages team and may act as day to day client contact for project design development and design related issues.
Manages design efforts and coordination with consultants throughout the design process.