Interior Designer - Entry Level

CannonDesign•Chicago, IL

17d

About The Position

This entry-level position has a design and technical focus and is part of a multidisciplinary team. The designer collaborates with design and technical leadership and contributes to project teams. The initial assignment is on a healthcare facility of more than 2.0 million square feet at Mayo Clinic’s campus. The role works under the direct supervision of designated project leadership and the Interior Design leader, assisting with interior design work from programming and schematic design through design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Travel is required, and site visits may involve walking through a construction site. Professional business attire is required for client meetings. The position is based in the Chicago, Illinois office. The posted hourly salary range is $23.53 to $26.46, and employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. The company offers a full benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a relevant field by the hire date.
Strong creative design portfolio.
Strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
Travel is required.
Professional business attire is required for client meetings.
Provide a resume and portfolio when applying.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Revit and Enscape preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the design team in all project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
Assist with furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) selections, layouts, and documentation throughout interior design project phases.
Assist in developing and documenting interior spaces, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, and room finishes.
Conduct research for product and finish selections and assist with finish plans and specifications.
Become familiar with building and life safety codes and apply them correctly to interior design work.
Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
Produce drawings and perform support functions in conformance with project time, cost, and quality constraints.
Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
In some offices, maintain the Interior Design library by organizing and updating new and discontinued materials, as determined by the office.
Order samples and materials from vendors.
Visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress, as needed.
Perform other duties as required.
Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.