Architectural Designer / Drafter

Job Title:  Architectural Designer / Drafter
Location: Chicago, IL
Job type and Duration: Long-Term Contract

Our client, a global transportation organization, is looking to hire an Architectural Drafter / Designer to join their Corporate Real Estate team in Chicago, IL.

Key Responsibilities:

• Core: Responsible for development and implementation of design standards including expertise in selecting appropriate FF&E, finishes, and other design elements in partnership with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Core: Work with CRE project managers to develop and coordinate conceptual designs for use in executive and finance review/approval
• Core: Work with internal collaborators to develop strategic design plans for improvements to internal and external facing spaces and for delivering new initiatives
• Core: Manage time and workload effectively, prioritizing work based on leadership guidance
• Preferred: Open, review, and understand architectural plans from third party architect and engineers
• Preferred: Provide subject matter expertise in regards to design for new or evolving initiatives

Qualifications

What's needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's in interior design and/or architecture
• 8 years of relevant experience
• Preferred: NCIDQ certified
• Familiarity with facility design, planning, or execution job functions
• Knowledge of applicable design codes including ADA
• Software skills: Excel, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Revit, and InDesign
• Presentation Skills, Collaborative approach, problem solving, strong communication
• Ability to be in office up to three days per week (Chicago, IL)
• Ability to travel up to 10%

ESPO Corporation
Leaders in Technical Recruiting & Staffing since 1965

ESPO has a comprehensive benefits package which includes PTO, Group Health and Dental Insurance, and 401k after you have satisfied the necessary waiting periods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other attribute or protected characteristic by law. If you need assistance applying, please get in touch with us directly.