Summer Thornton Design, Inc k Hiring for Hospitality Designer – Boutique properties and residences at Chicago, IL Full Time

Job Description

Lead the development of a new boutique hotel project including guest rooms, restaurants / bars, spa, fitness, and more in collaboration with the principal and senior staff.

Primary Responsibilities:
– Independently manage & oversee large-scale, long-term high-end design projects from concept through installation
– Present & sell design concepts and plans to clients independently &/or in collaboration with Principal
– Develop comprehensive design plans across both architecture & interior design including FF&E sourcing, floorplans, elevations, etc with limited supervision
– Oversee (or personally produce) the development of construction drawing sets, schedules, project timelines, etc
– Manage & supervise junior design staff and delegation of tasks, as appropriate
– Maintain strong relationships and communication with clients and vendors, driving project progress
– Interpret and help bring-to-life the Principal’s design vision for clients
– Design custom furniture, cabinetry, textiles and more to achieve the design vision
– Coordinate construction with general contractors & tradespeoples
– Seamlessly transition orders and contractor-management to Project Management group at firm & Procurement Company where appropriate

Key Qualifications & Skills:
– Minimum of 6 years (prefer 10+ years) professional experience in related field and extensive prior experience with hospitality projects
– Bachelors (or Masters) degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Industrial Design, or related field
– Impeccable design taste and alignment with Principal’s design style and philosophies
– Strong 2D AUTOCAD skills. Rendering, hand-sketching, watercolor, and 3D skills a plus but not required
– Strong knowledge of shopping resources, vendors, & skilled tradespeople
– Ability to problem-solve, try new things, and seek solutions with limited supervisor direction
– Proactive self-starter – shows both initiative and detailed follow-through/completion
– Strong attention to detail & strong organizational skills
– Studio Webware experience a plus but not required
– Positive and fun, team player, utmost integrity, honesty, & no-drama/ego attitude a necessity

Application Details

Please include the following: Resume / CV, portfolio, list of professional references, and salary requirements