Associate Interior Designer

FitzGerald Associates Architects is a leading Chicago-based full service architecture and interior design firm with roots dating back to 1919.

We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our team. We are committed to growing our diverse team of exceptionally talented technical and design professionals and offering each of them (and you!) meaningful career advancement opportunities.

Ideal candidates join our team experienced in all aspects of the design process from conceptual design through construction and FF&E installation. Members of our team have the opportunity to work in a variety of project types including Multifamily, Senior Housing, Hospitality, Workplace, and Adaptive Reuse Developments.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

· Prepare design concepts and presentations

· Meet with clients, vendors, consultants and contractors to facilitate design goals as well as determine methods of achieving successful implementation of plans.

· Work with project team to produce design and construction drawings,

· Create specifications and work with furniture dealer(s) to ensure bids meet the client’s budget and timeline.

· Make site visits to review existing conditions, coordinate with contractors and assess design quality is achieved.

Previous experience of at least 3 years working in the field. Candidate should be experienced in documenting in Revit. Thorough knowledge and working experience with AutoCAD, Google Sketch-up and Photoshop, InDesign is also required.

Light travel and off hours attendance of industry events is expected.

Additional requirements:

· Bachelor degree from an accredited Interior Design program.

· NCIDQ certification is encouraged, but not required

· Must have minimum 1 year working experience in Revit and thorough working knowledge of AutoCAD

· Experience creating documents in Sketch-up, Photoshop and InDesign required.

· Ability to work in a fast paced and collaborative environment, take initiative and be proactive

· Willingness to be flexible and manage multiple responsibilities