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Project Interior Designer Location: Chicago Job Description Suzanne Lovell Inc is looking for a Project Interior Designer
Who we are: For over 25 years, Suzanne Lovell Inc. has consistently delivered gracious and timeless residences for its private clients. With a solid architectural foundation, we strive every day to design residential interiors that offer unique lifestyle experiences for our clients. Our process integrates architecture, sophisticated materials, custom furniture, textiles, antiques and fine art collection to express a passion for HOME and conveys each clients distinct personality.
About the role: Suzanne Lovell Inc. is searching for a motivated and passionate Project Interior Designer to support the Design and Product teams who can contribute to project designs, source and specify product and materials and create and deliver client presentations. This is a full-time role based in our Chicago office and the ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience as a residential interior designer.
The responsibilities of the job will include, but are not limited to the following:
Proven ability to conceptualize, visualize and realize design ideas and objectives for both large- and small-scale projects
Responsible for sourcing, selecting, and specifying furniture, fabrics, wall treatments, lighting, window treatments, interior finishes, custom fabrications, etc. on assigned projects
Highly developed presentation and graphic communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate a design concept to stakeholders
Own client projects such that job schedules, budgets and scopes are realized or adjusted as needed
Prepare project space plans and integrate selections into architectural drawings
Assist in training and mentoring of junior designers, providing technical and design guidance
Act as a key player in the client experience, working to build and maintain a trusting relationship with each client throughout the project and beyond completion.
Job Requirements Must possess a thorough knowledge of interior architecture practice with emphasis on materials, construction methods, and integration of various elements and/or aspects.
Head on approach to problem solving skills with a keen sense of anticipating and identifying issues and finding solutions
A proven ability to prioritize numerous tasks in order to meet deadlines and deliver high quality client service
Strong motivational characteristics that promote Team play amongst all parties involved including the in-house team.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience preparing client-facing presentations
NCIDQ Licensure is strongly preferred
Years of experience: 5-7 years with experience in high-end residential
Education: BS or BFA in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
Software Skills: AutoCAD 2D & 3D, Strong 3D Rendering Skills, Revit, Microsoft Suite, Adobe Suite, Google Sketch-Up