Description
osition Overview
We are currently seeking a hard-working individual with great interpersonal skills for a Senior Interior Designer position interested in joining our team to work exclusively on aviation projects. The candidate must have experience with all aspects of the design process collaborating with architecture, engineering, and technical leadership as a project leader. The candidate must also have experience working with clients, managing projects, attending meetings, and presenting design solutions in a clear and concise manner. The position requires a motivated, self-driven individual capable of leading a project independently and available to travel up to 10% of time.
General Responsibilities
-Responsible for developing a close and exclusive relationship with the aviation client.
-Develop and implement design standards including expertise in selecting appropriate FF&E, finishes, and other design elements in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
-Coordinate and collaborate with the client to develop and coordinate conceptual designs for use in corporate review and approval.
-Participate in client meetings and presentations with confidence to develop project goals into design solutions while considering building codes, corporate standards, client’s budget, etc.
-Responsible for quality and competence of the documents produced under his/her direction.
-Manage time and workload effectively, prioritizing work based on leadership guidance, and balancing concurrent projects going on at the same time.
-Develop and lead space planning, programming and utilization calculations for client spaces.
-Manage and coordinate with other team members, including contractors, architects and engineers to complete projects.
-Open, review, and understand architectural plans from third party architects and engineers.
-Provide subject matter expertise regarding design for new or evolving initiatives.
-Demonstrate advanced knowledge of building codes, ANSI/ADA, and BOMA Standards and the permitting process.
Epstein offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability and accident insurance, flexible benefit plans, transportation benefits, employee assistance plan and parental leave. We help secure our employees’ future retirement through our 401k and Employee Stock Ownership Plan and provide paid time off and paid holidays. Additionally, we encourage career growth by offering professional license reimbursement, industry association reimbursement, an internal training program, leadership development program and educational assistance.
Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including relevant education, experience and training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance. The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $95,000 annually.
Requirements
Requirements
-Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
-NCIDQ certification preferred
-8+ years project design experience (aviation experience not required)
-Technical proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Design and Rendering/Modeling programs such as Enscape or Sketchup.
-Proficiency in Bluebeam, Excel and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
-Knowledge of applicable design codes including ADA
-Ability to review drawings with confidence, ensuring accuracy and completeness
-Great interpersonal and presentation skills
-Effective communication and organization skills
-Required to work mostly in person at downtown Chicago offices
-Ability to travel up to 10%
