Junior Designer

The Gettys Group • Chicago, IL

2d

About The Position

Designs, manages and performs within a design team in a self-directed manner in all aspects of the Interior Design process including preparation of materials, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, rendering and construction of administration activities within an established budget with specific scheduling, site and programmatic requirements. A Junior Designer supports parts of or an entire project depending on scope in conjunction with team leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA accredited or NAAB-accredited program
• 1 - 3 years of experience
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate collaborative and professional work ethic
• Self-directed and motivated
• Complete comprehensive project tasks efficiently in a prescribed time frame with average feedback
• Able to communicate and coordinate effectively with outside vendors and consultants
• Proficient experience with construction materials and FF&E specifications/providers
• Proficient experience in project design specifications, construction documentation, production, material selection and shop drawing review
• Proficient graphic skills in AutoCAD (current release preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUp
• Proficient understanding of specification writing (SPEXX experience preferred)
• Proficient understanding and knowledge of design principals, theories, color and materials

Nice To Haves

• SPEXX experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Designs, manages and performs within a design team in a self-directed manner in all aspects of the Interior Design process including preparation of materials, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, rendering and construction of administration activities within an established budget with specific scheduling, site and programmatic requirements.
• Supports parts of or an entire project depending on scope in conjunction with team leadership.
• Proficient experience with construction materials and FF&E specifications/providers
• Proficient experience in project design specifications, construction documentation, production, material selection and shop drawing review
• Proficient graphic skills in AutoCAD (current release preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop and SketchUp
• Proficient understanding of specification writing (SPEXX experience preferred)
• Proficient understanding and knowledge of design principals, theories, color and materials
• Perform Quality Control exercises on one’s own work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level