Job Description

SCB is an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm with a national presence. We are looking for a creative, passionate, and driven designer to work on mixed-use multi-family, adaptive reuse, aviation, commercial office and higher education projects in our Chicago office. At SCB everyone touches the design. Our team is nimble, creative, and efficient. Our designs are responsive, responsible, and distinctive. Our people come from a range of backgrounds, and we value the varied perspectives, experience, and expertise they bring to their work. The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for design, show a willingness to work in a collaborative environment, and possess a full understanding of materials, furniture, details and construction techniques. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of talented and collaborative professionals on all aspects of project design and development under the oversight of a Design Director and/or Principal. You will also lead and closely collaborate with the project team, including consultants, to prepare design studies, material and furniture palettes, graphic representations, technical drawings, studies, and other collateral related to interior design. Interested candidate should have the following qualifications: Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture 5 – 15 years post-graduate, full-time working experience in a design or architectural firm NCIDQ Certificate Holder, Registered Interior Designer or Licensed Architect preferred A strong design sensibility, attention to detail, and knowledge of emerging trends Experience in residential and commercial office interiors is preferred Thorough understanding of all project phases including programming, space planning, color and material selections, FF&E selections, schematic design, design development, and construction documents Capable of performing all construction phase activities including review of shop drawings, material samples, responding to Contractor questions (RFI’s) and conducting site visits Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local building codes and accessibility requirements Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and graphics software such as Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with software programs such as Enscape, SketchUp, and Rhino Excellent communication and presentation skills Primary Duties and Responsibilities Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases Exhibit a thorough working knowledge of innovative interior architectural finishes, including familiarity with manufacturers and performance standards to meet the client’s expectations Lead the FF&E selection, specification, and procurement process from concept through execution Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day-to-day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in-house team, external consultants, and the client Ensure that the design intent is clearly and accurately reflected in the technical drawings and specifications Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner Compensation Salary: $70,000 – $120,000 depending on experience We support our teams with competitive, comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, disability, paid holidays and time off, and 401K retirement matching. SCB has an established flexible work environment, and we encourage our employees to lead healthy and balanced lives. SCB is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. SCB does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. SCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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