Role:

This full-time Interior Designer role is an on-site position based in the West Loop of Chicago, IL and reports directly to the Principal Designer of the Firm. The Interior Designer will support luxury residential projects from concept through installation with budgets into the millions of dollars. This includes everything from new construction and renovations to full-scope FF&E. You must be exceptional at leading multiple projects independently and managing high-profile clients and vendor relationships with the utmost professionalism, patience, and organization. This role will be supported by a high caliber procurement/order coordination team with over a decade of experience.

Requirements:

You must have 6-8+ years of professional interior design experience at a high-end residential design firm
Deep knowledge and relationships with trade resources and proven contractors
Exceptional Interior Design skills, including concept development and finish, furniture, and fixture selection and managing and tracking large budgets for high-end residential clients
Strong experience and knowledge of architecture principles and coordination with architects, contractors, and related design professionals.
Ability to produce and interpret construction drawings and documentation for contractors and trades.
Direct experience managing FF&E sourcing, specifications, budgeting, and installation for luxury projects.
Exceptional Auto CAD and Adobe Photoshop skills, and and 2D and 3D Drafting and Rendering skills in tools like Revit, and/or Sketchup
Strong experience and appreciation for using project management software (Notion, HouzzPro, Studio Designer etc.)
Obsessive attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple design projects simultaneously; you dont crack under pressure or aggressive deadlines
Ability to successfully manage / mentor a Design Assistant
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional
Ability to work on-site in Chicago, IL and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team and external partners.

Company Description:

Outline Interiors is a nationally recognized full-service luxury interior design firm based in Chicago, IL and led by Principal Designer Laura Tribbett. The firm’s work has been featured in leading publications such as The Wall Street Journal Mansion Global, HGTV Magazine, and Modern Luxury. Outline Interiors collaborates with clients across the country through an empathy-led, highly personalized design process that combines client vision with expert guidance to create modern comfortable spaces. At OI we take pride in surrounding ourselves with high performing talent who are fun, and inherently kind - no exceptions. We find deep fulfillment in leveraging our creative and obsessive personalities to create unexpected joy for our clients. Our work is fast-paced, client-centric, and uncompromising, and our foundation is a profound emphasis on treating everyone (coworkers, clients, vendors, installers, janitors) with the utmost respect.

Our Core Values:

Client First Always
Uncompromising Respect
Creative Excellence
MOJO: “Moments of Joy for Others”
Attention to Detail

Key Benefits:

401K Plan 3.0% (of your base salary) company contributions fully vested from day 1 whether you contribute or not.
Unlimited PTO as approved by the Principal Designer - its simple, take the time you need to re-charge when you need it and plan ahead as to not leave your team hanging.
Medical Insurance contributions from day one on a company plan

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