Job Details
Interior Designer
Curioso is in search of an INTERIOR DESIGNER with experience leading interior design and interior architecture projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about research, brainstorming and has a strong desire to collaborate with others. You will join a diverse, fast paced, and highly creative design studio who are driven by curiosity and lead with empathy while thriving in a highly entrepreneurial environment.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 8+ years of interior design experience with solid hospitality experience
- Deep experience and involvement in all phases of design and construction (SD, DD, CD, CA and Construction)
- Proficiency in Revit required for quick space planning exercise to full construction documentation drawings
- Strong visualization skills: from quick concept sketches to complete presentation sketches, 3D modeling (Google SketchUp, Revit) to rendering (Enscape, Lumion, Vray, or equivalent)
- Proven industry experience selecting, documenting, creating FF&E/Finish Specifications in Design Spec
- Experience in developing thoughtful product palettes and FF&E selections that are inline with budget, meet brand standards and meet lead times.
- Ability to manage the FF&E, CFA and shop drawing process
- Expert in Creative Adobe Suite applications
- Possess strong verbal, written and visual communication skills and presentation abilities (Spanish is a plus)
- Strong conceptual and design skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and manage tight timelines
- A flexible and open attitude towards new and iterative ways of working are values we highly encourage at Curioso.
- Accredited Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- Not Required but beneficial: NCIDQ Certification, state licensure and LEED Accreditation
RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:
- Lead conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents
- Organize and run regular in house design sessions presenting to Principal, Studio Leaders and Project Team
- Convey compelling story/narrative to the internal team and external stakeholders on projects as well as outstanding communication, presentation, and design team collaboration
- Work as part of a team sketching/modeling design solutions, preparing drawings, editing presentations, sourcing materials, finishes, FF&E, producing work drawings and specifications
- Work closely with Principal/Studio Design Leaders and client or brand manager to ensure design direction, schedule and budget is on course
- Collaborate internally with Studio Leader, Project Orchestrator, Technical Leader and FF&E Studio Leader to ensure project deliverables are on target and will exceed our clients expectations
- Represent Curioso and the design for all consult coordination meetings
- Manage and streamline the design process for team members in both Chicago and M rida to drive projects toward implementation
- Develop internal FF&E budgets to ensure alignment time with client expectations
- Manage the CFA, finish process, shop drawing approval process
- Responsible for creating and delivering presentations based on Curioso s deliverable standards for presentations and contract documents.
- Oversee the production and delivery of quality and timely set of contract documents being drawings, specifications, budgets
This is a full-time position that includes excellent health benefits and work-life balance. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Only candidates who meet the qualifications and include work samples will be considered. Curioso Studios are located in Chicago & M rida, Mexico. Location & remote work are flexible.