Senior Hospitality Interior Designer

Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

 

Your Opportunity

Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Chicago buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a 50+ year history and deep commitment to multiple sectors, including hospitality, workplace, civic, retail, healthcare, higher education. 

Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients. 

The primary role of the Interior Designer - Hospitality is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into cohesive interior design solutions. This role requires the ability to take direction from Project Team leadership and work collaboratively with team leadership to develop thoughtful, well-coordinated design solutions. This process may involve production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. 

This individual will often be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback. An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. An Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of the interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palettes, specifications and FFE. 

 

Your Key Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of Project Team leadership, collaborating closely to develop, refine, and implement design solutions that align with project goals.
• Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, program, and other similar material.
• Supports project team in the development of interior design documentation and presentation materials.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Assists in research of concept, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.
• Assists in material and furniture selections, space planning and communication with product representatives.

 

Qualifications 

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Hospitality design experience preferred.
• Good understanding of Revit or at minimum AutoCad and the use of it as a design tool.
• Experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred.
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. To work independently or collaboratively within a project team. To engage in creative and critical thought. To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic).
• Ability to think and develop design solutions three-dimensionally, with an understanding of spatial relationships and form in 3D environments.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of lighting/fixtures, FFE and specifications.
• Understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; prefer experience with Newforma. 

 

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or related field. Interior Design License preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience preferred.