Interior Design Professional

Epstein is an established and well-respected 100 year old Architecture, 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

Epstein is currently seeking an innovative, hard-working individual with a degree in Interior Design from an accredited school. The candidate will be collaborating with design and technical leadership as part of a project team. The position requires a motivated, detail oriented individual capable of working as part of a team on multiple projects including Corporate, Hospitality, Aviation, Retail, Multi-Family, and Industrial sectors of design. The position requires competency in construction documentation, detailing, FF&E and finish specifications. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of the design process under the guidance and mentorship from the senior staff.

General Responsibilities

• Participate in programming and visioning sessions on new projects.
• Develop conceptual strategies, design sketches, 3-D modeling, finish palettes, FF&E, and presentation packages for Schematic and Design Development phases.
• Complete Construction Documentation including specifications, code analysis, floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, finish plan, furniture plans, details, door and hardware schedules, etc.
• Coordinate with project engineers and consultants as required throughout the design process.
• Submit drawings and documentation for permit review and approval to the authorities having jurisdiction.
• Review submittals, answer RFI's and prepare addendums and bulletins during the Construction Administration phase of each project.
• Participate in site visits and verifications as required for each project.
• Participate in project Punch Walks and prepare punch item lists.
• Prepare closeout documentation as required by the project.
• Help maintain the library, keep it organized and up to date.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in interior design from a CIDA accredited school.
• 1-3 years of experience
• Technical proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, etc.)
• Knowledge base of programming, space planning, and material selection
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of construction documentation and a familiarity with building codes and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Ability to communicate design ideas through sketching, visioning, and concept development
• Knowledge of rendering software such as Enscape, Sketchup, 3DMax, or Rhino is a plus.

This position is a great opportunity for a new designer to become a well-rounded Interior Design professional. At Epstein, we require our Interior Designers to have competency and confidence in all aspects of the design process. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, a relentless drive to learn and grow, and a sincere commitment to client satisfaction.

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.

For more information on our company, please visit us on the internet at www.epsteinglobal.com