Senior Interior Designer - Healthcare Market - Gresham Smith

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!

Our Healthcare team of more than 200 architects, engineers, interior designers and planners helps clients move the needle where it matters most: patient safety, operational efficiency, technology integration, adaptability/resiliency, sustainability and the human experience. Helping create healthier communities for more than 50 years, we've designed over 8,000 projects for longstanding clients across the United States, and we invite you to join us!

Gresham Smith is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join our Healthcare Studio in Chicago. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to craft exceptional human experiences in healthcare settings. You should have strong design skills, advanced technical proficiency in all phases of project work, and the ability to clearly communicate design concepts. Published or award-winning project experience is a plus.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as project interior designer by developing concepts in collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
• Create concept renderings and diagrams, participate in charrettes and ensure project "Big Idea" is carried through to deliverables.
• Participate in design presentations and user group meetings with clients.
• Lead interior design/interior architecture portion of a project through programming, space planning, schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.
• Coordinate documentation with other disciplines, and work together to develop holistic solutions.
• Lead FF&E concept and finish palette/material selection to support end user experience, functional needs and facility requirements.
• Participate in project pursuits and development of marketing materials.
• Direct the work of others to completion and review for quality, conformance with design intent and code compliance.
• Guide and mentor less experienced professionals, providing regular feedback.
• Collaborate in developing project budget and schedule and following through or making adjustments when necessary.
• Follow Gresham Smith standards for documentation, design process and project organization.
• Stay current with trends in planning Healthcare spaces, and share learning with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture from an accredited university.
• Professional registration is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of job-related design experience required.
• Previous experience in Healthcare interior design, preferably within an architectural firm, is highly preferred.
• Proficient in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Suite and other modeling software such as Grasshopper, Rhino, SketchUp or Lumion.

* Please include a portfolio of work samples along with a resume/CV in your online application.

Gresham Smith is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Gresham Smith provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender, national origin, status as a protected veteran, disability or any other classification protected by law.

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