Job Captain - Senior Living Interiors

Architect Search Inc.

Chicago, IL

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

SKILLS

Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Best Practices, Building Codes, Building Systems, Construction Document Set, Consulting, Customer Relations, Design Document, Document Management, Environmental Design, Furniture, Interior Design, Materials Analysis, Materials Testing, Meeting Minutes, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Production Schedule, Project Design, Project Planning, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Property Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Methodology, Quality Control, Research Skills, Rhino, Sales Presentation, Schedule Development, Software Specification, Sustainability, Systems Analysis, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Writing, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Virtual Reality, Willing to Travel, Zoning

LOCATION

Chicago, IL

POSTED

30+ days ago

Job Captain - Senior Living Interiors

Overview

An established professional who exercises independent judgment in evaluation, selection, and use of standard techniques, and solves problems when encountered. Manages the firms resources (people, processes, and tools) with proficiency, fluency, and aptitude. Teaches and mentors staff and effectively embodies and expresses the firms values and mission.

Responsibilities

Coordinates team efforts to facilitate effective execution of project design and the delivery of implementation documents
Works with Project Manager / PIC in defining project work plans and developing and managing the production schedule, including effectively defining and meeting deadlines
Collaborates in developing solutions to technical and design detail problems with minimal guidance
Utilizes creative thinking to achieve innovative solutions
Contributes to supervising the preparation of documents by project team, including verifying implementation documents conform to QA/QC standards, best practices, and quality expectations
Assists with the development of interior concepts based on client vision, desire, and architectural concept
May assist with technical resolution and coordination for a defined portion of a project
Prepares client presentations and may present design concepts and drawings
Coordinates with PM, clients, public agencies, consultants, and contractors to incorporate engineering systems, respond to RFIs, clarifications, modifications, and obtain approvals and scope adjustments
Communicates with other disciplines, product representatives, furniture dealers, fabricators, and contractors to integrate all information into project requirements
Exercises skills of persuasion and negotiation on critical issues
Performs product research; assists project designers with materials and systems evaluation to make proper selections
Develops code analysis and confirms code and zoning requirements for assigned project segments are met
Participates in the selection and presentation of furniture, furniture systems, fabrics, equipment (FF&E), color palettes, and lighting
Coordinates with project team on review and approval of final interior programming, design development documents, construction documents, furnishings selections and purchases, RFIs, and submittals
May lead team meetings to discuss project and technical issues
May attend on-site visits, field reviews, project meetings, and coordination meetings and document these visits as appropriate
May lead consultant team work sessions and prepare meeting minutes for coordination meetings

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or equivalent in education or experience
Typically 6+ years of experience

Licenses and Certifications

NCIDQ certification or architectural license strongly preferred
Sustainable design accreditation strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced (Expert-level experience):

Revit and Bluebeam required
Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Intermediate (Working proficiency):

Rhino, Grasshopper, Photoshop, InDesign, Dynamo
Twinmotion, Enscape, or other visualization tools
Virtual reality tools (VR headsets, Yulio)
MS Office Suite
Sustainability and integrated design guidelines
Architectural building systems, accessibility guidelines, and QA/QC processes
Building codes and ability to research and incorporate into technical documents
FF&E coordination and design intent execution
Managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Presentation skills
Organizational skills and multitasking capability
Collaboration within a team environment

Basic (Foundational understanding):

AI design tools and Illustrator
Furniture specification software (Navisworks preferred)
Client relationship building and maintenance
Clear, concise professional communication (verbal and written)

Additional Expectations

Strong ability to coordinate across disciplines and consultants
Ability to mentor junior staff and support team development
May require travel for project needs

Compensation

Base Salary Range: $70,000 $93,000 annually (Chicago locations only)

Actual compensation may vary based on location, experience, education, specialty, internal equity, and training.

?Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive total compensation and benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) plans, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability plans, paid time off (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation), and more for benefits-eligible employees.

About the Company

Architect Search Inc.

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