Workplace Senior Interior Designer

Stantec•Chicago, IL

13h

About The Position

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec. Your Opportunity Stantec’s Buildings group in Chicago provides Architecture, Interior Design and Engineering across multiple sectors including workplace, education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family housing, civic, and research and development. Our team is passionate about the design quality of the built environment and creates designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. We believe in working with good people, building cool places and making a difference in the lives of the community around us. Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. The primary role of the Senior Interior Designer is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into cohesive interior design solution as well as lead and mentor others. The role will provide a great career opportunity for an ambitious leader ready to work with a team of energized and talented staff from diverse backgrounds and with an established client network. This process will involve production and leading production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. This individual will be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback. An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. A Senior Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the team, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.

Requirements

To lead in creative and critical thought.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written) as well as coach staff to reach this level.
Ability to lead/direct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with design program.
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively.
To lead a team and collaborate in project team setting.
To engage and lead in creative and critical thought.
To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material.
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic).
Advanced experience in Revit and the use of it as a design tool.
Advanced understanding of lighting/fixtures.
Advanced understanding of FFE and specifications.
Advanced understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents.
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Has an exceptional resume of work.
Strong industry connections including potential clients, colleagues, consultants, and strategic partners.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required.
Minimum of 10 years of experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred.
prefer experience with Newforma.
Licensed Interior Designer is preferred.
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a champion for innovation and transformation and influence others to demonstrate a growth-mindset.
Provides diversity in thought, action and awareness.
Seeks out opportunity to collaborate across the business.
Actively engage with the Stantec community and serves as a leader in their local professional community.
Strong external reputation as a thought leader who understands client and community needs and can differentiate our world-class expertise.
Effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together cohesively as a team.
Provide design direction and provide mentorship of the team.
Collaborate with sector leads to deliver truly integrated project solutions and strengthen/broaden the interiors team experience base.
Liaise with Stantec Interior Design Groups across region/sector and opportunities.
Participate in strategic business development for the Interior group.
Contribute towards the development of goals, strategies, and client focused culture of the practice.
Lead the interiors team with individual responsibilities in projects.
Inspire creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally.
Lead the project teams in setting the visionary goals for design.
Deliver creative, high quality, fiscally responsible project solutions based on best practices and meeting client goals.
Support the strategic direction and actively manage the performance for work produced by team members and contributors to ensure successful business outcomes.
Provide inspirational and inclusive design project leadership, contribute to workplace culture.
Act as company representative at client and industry functions, conferences, and seminars.
Support achieving annual sales & revenue targets for your area of practice, through client management, market development, pursuit strategies, and/or technical expertise.
Build relationships with existing and new clients, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit in managing their business.
Develop relationships with clients and industry leaders.
Active member in local or national industry associations.