Senior Interior Designer

Company: Shive-Hattery
Location: Chicago
Posted on: March 9, 2025

Job Description:

Overview


Shive-Hattery is seeking an experienced architect or interior designer to join our commercial workplace studio in our Chicago office, nestled in the vibrant heart of River North! With a bustling team of about 30 innovative professionals, our Chicago office is a hub of creativity and collaboration.
Imagine leading projects that redefine the corporate workplace, all while engaging with a network of forward-thinking clients. You'll be instrumental in expanding Shive-Hattery's brand in the Chicago market, fostering relationships that drive success from concept to completion.
We seek a visionary designer with at least 8 years of experience, who is not only passionate about design, but also a great communicator. Your role will involve mentoring our talented internal design teams, inspiring them to deliver exceptional results for our clients. This position offers a unique blend of autonomy and teamwork, perfect for someone with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Shive-Hattery thrives on a culture of innovation and excellence. Here, you'll collaborate with colleagues across our 16 offices, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our projects. We believe in creating a positive and enriching experience for both our team members and our clients.
If you are highly motivated, engaged, and ready to make a significant impact, we invite you to be a part of our nearly 600-strong organization. Join us in creating spaces that inspire and transform, while contributing to the vibrant pulse of Chicago's design community.
Requirements

Team Engagement: Dive into projects from the very beginning, defining the scope, designing, documenting, and seeing them through to implementation.
Collaborative Spirit: Work closely with the project architect and senior Interior Designers to ensure seamless project delivery.
Design Preparation: Craft programmatic space plans, floor plans, ceiling plans, elevations, floor finish plans, and dimensional sketches to convey design intent for both in-house and client reviews.
Conceptual Rendering: Bring your ideas to life by preparing 2D and 3D presentation/design drawings.
Detailed Documentation: Prepare and/or oversee the development of working drawing contract documents, plans, details, schedules, technical specifications, and FF&E specifications using Revit, BSD, Excel, and other related software.
Coordination Excellence: Ensure all document requirements are met by coordinating with the design team and corresponding plans and drawings.
On-Site Expertise: Attend on-site visits and field reviews, providing direction to outside contractors and vendors when necessary.
Project Pursuits: Organize and participate in project pursuits and interviews, showcasing your skills and expertise.
Business Development: Support business development activities and build strong client relationships.
Technical Solutions: Develop innovative technical and design solutions.
Presentation Skills: Assist in design presentation development and deliver exceptional presentations.
Revit/BIM Mastery: Utilize Revit/BIM modeling and project documentation to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Standards Adherence: Follow project development and production standards to maintain quality.
Continuous Improvement: Commit to personal growth and continuous education to stay ahead in the industry.
Travel Opportunities: Embrace the opportunity to travel and expand your horizons.

"The best parts of working in the design industry are the people, relationships and lasting friendships I have with colleagues and clients. People appreciate that I really listen to them and advocate for their best interest, which builds trust through the design process." - Michelle Jones, Market Leader

Qualifications:
Educational Excellence: Graduate from an accredited Interior Design program with a Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design.

Professional Certification: NCIDQ Certification or the ability to become certified.
Corporate Experience: Proven experience in working on Corporate Workplace projects.
Creative Communication: Ability to develop, communicate, and present innovative design concepts with the project team, clients, and outside vendors/agencies.
Tech-Savvy Skills: Proficiency in Revit, BSD Speclink, Sketch-up, Adobe Creative Suites, Microsoft Office Suite, and other related graphic software programs.
Industry Knowledge: Current knowledge of materials, finishes, furnishings, and equipment, including industry standards for selection, procurement, and install management.
Multitasking Mastery: Exceptional time management and organizational skills to handle multiple projects or facets of various projects simultaneously.
Deadline Driven: A keen eye for deadlines and the ability to meet them consistently.
Communication Pro: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Detail-Oriented: Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Why Shive-Hattery?
You will find the right balance at Shive-Hattery. A large pool of resources in a 500+ person design firm, with a small firm feel where you build personal connections with colleagues, partners and clients. Flourish as a professional with the freedom to chart your own course and make an impact - and Design What Matters to make the world a better place.
Our learning and teaching culture is founded on collaboration. You will learn from and teach other employees while working across disciplines. You will grow your skills and continue your professional growth at Shive-Hattery.
Shive-Hattery offers an outstanding and competitive total compensation package including competitive pay and over 35 different benefits.
Benefit Highlights
* Medical, Dental, Vision - 4 tiers of coverage
* Voluntary Life Insurance - Employee, Spouse, and Child
* Voluntary Insurance Plans - Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity
* FSA - Medical & Dependent Care
* 8 Paid Holidays + PTO
* Paid Parental Leave
* 401K/Roth 401K with Company Match
* Overtime Bonus
* Profit Sharing Bonus
* First Time License Bonus
* Tuition Reimbursement & Licensure/Certification Financial Support
* Professional Development Opportunities
* Calm Meditation & Stress Relief Subscription
* ...And Many More!
Shive-Hattery offers a flexible work environment and supports balancing personal and professional responsibilities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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