Interior Designer - Entry Level

CannonDesign•Chicago, IL

18d•$24 - $26

About The Position

This entry-level position is design- and technical-focused and is part of a multidisciplinary team. The designer collaborates with design and technical leadership and contributes to project teams. The initial assignment is a 2.0+ million-square-foot healthcare facility at Mayo Clinic’s campus. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership, the position assists with interior design work across project phases, including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Work includes supporting furniture, fixtures and equipment selections and documentation; developing interior-space designs and drawings; researching products and finishes; preparing renderings and presentation materials; and producing drawings to project time, cost, quality, and firm standards. The role may include maintaining an office materials library, ordering samples, and visiting job sites to verify conditions and observe construction progress. Travel is required. The position is based in the Chicago, Illinois office, with a stated hourly salary range of $23.53 to $26.46. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and the firm offers benefits and work arrangement options described in the posting.

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.
Professional business attire is required for client meetings.
Travel is required.
Provide a resume and portfolio when applying.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Revit and Enscape is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the design team across all project phases: 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 with the design development and documentation of interior spaces, including floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern plans, elevations, details, and room finishes.
Conduct directed research for product and finish selections and assist with finish plans and specifications.
Become familiar with building and life safety codes and their application to interior design work.
Assist in preparing computerized renderings and other presentation materials.
Produce drawings and perform support functions as directed, consistent with project time, cost, and quality constraints.
Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
In some offices, organize and update the Interior Design library, including new and discontinued materials.
Order samples and materials from vendors.
May visit job sites to verify existing conditions and observe construction progress; site visits frequently require a physical walk-through.
Perform other duties as required.
Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.