CannonDesign has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Interior Designer III based in our Chicago, IL office. Look at the description below. If you think your skills and experience, make you a good match for this position, we’d love to hear from you. We’re looking for creative, curious, empathetic people to join our Living-Centered Design movement.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is an integrated design solutions firm focused on helping people continuously flourish. Whether designing for innovations in health, new scientific discoveries, equity in education or the next big idea in business, we use our Living-Centered Design approach to help organizations realize widespread change. Our ability to design transformational places, plans and strategies is why Fast Company named us a World Changing Company and one of the most innovative design firms in the world.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This intermediate-level position will be a member of our multi-disciplinary team and will collaborate with design and technical leadership and be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following:

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Under the guidance of a Senior Interior Designer, lead the development of the project’s goals through all project phases (Programming Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration).
• Evaluate client needs; analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements.
• Research, evaluate and coordinate furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of interior design work, as required. 
• Coordinate design work, standards and code compliance within the team under limited direction from Senior Interior Designer. Coordinate with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering and consultants.
• Responsible for development of the design of interior space to include floor plans, pattern designs, elevations, details, room finishes etc.
• Independently evaluate and select materials; consult with vendors.
• Produce drawings in conformance with project time, budget and quality constraints.
• Assist in project planning and follow through of work plans/budgeting.
• Assist in and lead client meetings, as requested.
• Mentor and supervise less experienced interior design staff.
• Assist and/or lead “lessons learned” sessions.
• Follow and maintain CannonDesign drawing standards.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Actively participate in and promote design leadership within the practice.
• Assist in marketing campaigns as requested.
• May perform other duties as required.

ABOUT YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

ABOUT WORKING HERE

For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at www.cannondesign.com/careers/

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign recognizes the value of diversity in our workforce. We are committed to equal opportunity. We consider all qualified employment applicants without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, partnership status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Individuals who hold legal work authorization applicable to employment at CannonDesign in the United States will be considered without regard to citizenship/alienage.