INTERIOR DESIGNER/INTERIOR ARCHITECT
Friedman Properties Ltd., one of Chicago’s premier real estate development companies, is seeking talent with strong interior design skills to join our dynamic team. Our ideal candidate is a highly creative interior designer/interior architect who can execute projects from vision and schematic design through construction administration, while considering industry trends and cost efficiency.
This is a rewarding opportunity for candidates who have a keen interest in real estate development, and who are looking to hone their professional skills and experience in a long-term, thriving career. Candidates must be independent self-starters, and critical thinkers who can navigate our challenging, fast-paced environment, while juggling simultaneous projects.
Responsibilities
• Lead interior design for commercial office spaces and building common areas
• Manage and maintain all AutoCAD files; produce marketing and legal leasing plans efficiently
• Interpret tenant program requirements and develop furniture test fits and space plan options
• Lead and execute in-house restaurant and hospitality design projects for Friedman Properties’ restaurant division
• Develop designs from initial visioning and schematic design through construction documents and construction administration
• Source FF&E from local and retail vendors with a focus on durability, cost efficiency, and long-term use
• Coordinate directly with vendors to obtain pricing, manage procurement, and oversee ordering logistics
• Lead design coordination with third-party consultants and facilitate design meetings
• Establish and maintain vendor relationships and manage the materials library
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree with professional licensing preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience practicing in all phases of interior design
• Knowledge, understanding, and interpretation of applicable codes & regulations
• Highly motivated, collaborative self-starter with effective communication skills
• An ability to multitask projects of varying scales
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Sketch-Up, Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Familiarity with BOMA a plus
Friedman Properties owns, leases, and manages a portfolio of 50+ buildings with over 5 million square feet of space comprised of offices, restaurants and hospitality. For over fifty-five years, Friedman Properties has used historic preservation and adaptive re-use to transform the River North neighborhood into the city’s most desirable 24-hour live/work/play destination.
For consideration, a portfolio of work samples in PDF Format must be submitted with your resume/CV.
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