Interior Designer II

CannonDesign•Chicago, IL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will have a design or technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership, the primary responsibilities will include assisting Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with the execution of project goals throughout all phases (Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration), assisting in the development of the design including planning and three-dimensional studies, and independently assisting in the design development and documentation of interior spaces to include drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern designs, elevations, details, etc. The role also involves providing support to the Senior Interior Designer with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selection, layout and specifications, producing drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints, identifying, researching and applying building and life safety codes, preparing renderings and other presentation materials, following CannonDesign drawing standards, participating in client meetings to gain client interaction and presentation experience, participating in construction administration activities, mentoring less experienced interior design staff, actively participating and promoting design quality, and understanding the proper application of materials. The position may perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
Must be able to participate the development of projects' technical or design characteristics and content.
Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
Travel as required.

Nice To Haves

Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with the execution of the project goals throughout all phases (Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration).
Assist in the development of the design including planning and three-dimensional studies.
Independently assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces to include drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern designs, elevations, details, etc.
Provide support to the Senior Interior Designer with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selection, layout and specifications throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
Produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
Identify, research and apply building and life safety codes to applicable interior design work.
Prepare renderings and other presentation materials.
Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
Participate in client meetings with Senior Interior Designer to gain client interaction and presentation experience.
Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittments and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
Mentor less experienced interior design staff and provide guidance in the development of project documents.
Actively participate and promote design quality.
Understand proper application of materials.
May perform other duties as required.