Interior Designer

Our mission is to implement high design projects that holistically embrace sustainable design principles while utilizing Wight's unique Integrated Delivery Services. Wight is currently in search of an Interior Designer, with a strong professional drive, great passion and self-direction, to join our collaborative and engaging practice in the Chicago or Darien office locations.

Interior Designer, is an intermediate position. This position requires an intermediate understanding of interior design and technical aspects of projects, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a passion for high quality design and collaborative process. As a valuable team member, this position requires support throughout the design process with space planning, material palette selections, presentation development, research-based product selections, construction document productions, and furniture, fixtures, and equipment specifications.

Responsibilities:

• Work under the supervision of the Principal and/or the Design Leader for key project stages to assist in the development of the interior design scope from the pre-design phase through construction administration - Participates in the design process.
• Prepare and develop with the team, programming documents, space planning, program assessments of Client's needs, and drawings for schematic design, design development, and contract documents including developing design sketches, design concepts, vision boards, renderings, graphics, elevations, and details, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design, furniture layouts, finish plans, cost analysis, and furniture selection documents.
• Application of design elements and principles based on simplicity, scale, color, form, texture, pattern, light, balance, and proportions as well as a passion for developing presentations.
• Research interior finish materials and furniture selections and assist in development of specifications.
• Collaborate across disciplines and departments to assist in well-coordinated and designed projects.
• Work alongside and understand the functional organization of the project team.
• Perform general office responsibilities (library and material upkeep, assist in developing project/BIM standards, assist and participate in professional development programs, etc.).
• Participate in cross-discipline career development.
• Actively participate in company initiatives, groups and programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an Accredited School.
• 6-10+ years of relevant professional design experience in institutional, commercial, and corporate interiors.
• Preparation of conceptual, schematic, design development and construction documents and materials.
• Intermediate knowledge of FF&E selection and specification process.
• Experience in FF&E option-making, mood boards, material selections.
• Ability to develop, communicate and present design concepts to their team.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and excellent graphic presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and 3D modelling and visualization software.
• Problem solving skills, attention to detail, and motivation to learn
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of handling multiple projects at the same time.
• Interest in completing professional certifications; NCIDQ or ARE exams.

We offer competitive benefits, employee mentorship, a friendly work culture and a great office environment in which to work. Please visit our website at www.wightco.com and forward your resume in Word or pdf format to hr@wightco.com for immediate consideration.