Epstein is an established and well-respected 100+ year old Architecture, Interiors, Engineering and Construction firm. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh and Warsaw, Poland. Our beautiful corporate office is located in Chicago’s West Loop, convenient to transportation. We offer all employees a competitive wage and benefits package. Epstein is proud to be 100% employee owned. Epstein focuses on our community through our emphasis on community service, green initiatives and sustainable design delivering “best in class” creative project solutions.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking an innovative, hard-working individual interested in joining our team of designers. This position will focus on interior architecture in a variety of market sectors such as Aviation, Hospitality, Corporate, Retail, Multi-Family, and Industrial. The candidate must have experience collaborating with design, engineering, and technical leadership as part of a project team. The candidate must also have experience working with clients, attending meetings and presenting design solutions in a clear and concise manner. The position requires a motivated, self-driven individual capable of working on multiple projects and preparing design documents, renderings and construction drawings while also mentoring less experienced design team members. He/she will be involved in the analysis of design problems and developing solutions as part of a multi-person team.
General Responsibilities
- Establish and understand the client’s needs and objectives from which programmatic requirements can be established.
- Interact with clients, consultants and public agencies on all assigned projects.
- Initiate, create and present your design ideas.
- Identify and analyze critical issues; implement project influences into the design constraints (i.e. building codes, zoning restrictions, client budget, etc.).
- Coordinate with other team members, including contractors, architects and engineers to ensure job success.
- Select furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE).
- Conduct research as directed for product and finish selections; assist in the development of finish plans and specifications.
- Produce construction documentation, including drawings, details and specifications.
- Adhere to building codes and ADA compliance throughout project life cycle.
- Participate in, and occasionally lead the Construction Administration phase of the project, including attending site meetings, responding to Requests for Information, reviewing submittals, issuing modifications to contract documents, preparing field reports and other duties as required by the project.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
- NCIDQ certification preferred
- Technical proficiency in Revit and Design and Rendering/Modeling programs such as Enscape, 3D Studio Max, or Rhino
- Technical proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc)
- Strong skills in programming, space planning, and materials selection
- Demonstrate substantial knowledge of construction documents, building codes, ANSI / ADA, and BOMA Standards
- Working experience in all phases of a design project
- Ability to coordinate and communicate effectively
- Strong organization, planning and prioritization skills
This is a great opportunity for an individual who wants to join a strong, close-knit team and work on a wide variety of interesting projects. Each team member in the Interiors Studio at Epstein is expected to work on all aspects of the project phases. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a relentless drive to fulfill commitments to the team and our clients.
Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity to all persons, regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or on the basis of personal favoritism or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of a person’s qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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