Vocon · 2 months ago
Project Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expVocon is a design firm that values strong relationships and innovative ideas. The Project Designer will lead the design execution of complex projects, collaborating with technical and management leaders to ensure successful project delivery from inception to completion.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Responsible for leading and owning the design execution of complex medium and large projects
Responsible for actively and regularly partnering with technical and management leaders to execute the project, coordinate resources and integrate inputs from project inception to completion
Participate as a leading member of the project team in all aspects of project scope - informing the workplan, driving design, complying with jurisdictional requirements, leading and producing content for all phases of design presentation and documentation
Lead design execution across multiple project phases including programming, conceptual design, schematic design and design development
Produce design and presentation documents
Participate in client design presentations
Collaborate with technical lead and engineers early and often to inform design outcomes
Accountable for delivering project scope in alignment with fee, schedule and construction cost in collaboration with project manager and project technical lead
Provide guidance in construction documentation phase to ensure design intent
Develop planning concepts as applicable to discipline:
Interiors: conceptual planning, spacing planning, building restacking
Architecture: conceptual planning, site planning
Provide project team coordination for specifications and material selections required for construction
Provide project team coordination for material location documentation (elevations, finish plans, etc.)
For interior projects, participate in selection of furniture systems and specifications and coordinate design intent with project team members
Formulate designs that are aesthetically compelling and conducive to intended purposes
Assist in managing client expectations and consultant coordination
Qualification
Required
Degree in architecture or interior design from an accredited university
Design professional with (typically) six plus years of experience in commercial interior design and/or architecture
Advanced competency in fulfilling Key Responsibilities for the Project Designer job category
Specialized strength in design execution, knowledge of the full design process, competent in all conventional aspects of interior design and/or architecture
Flexibility to focus on a single client with a variety of project types or multiple, concurrent projects in various stages of development
Ability to communicate design ideas and direction quickly
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, consultants, contractors, staff
Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and staff
Excellent organizational skills
Knowledge of the full design process
Strong project and people management skills
Proficiency in REVIT, Enscape, Bluebeam, Newforma, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office and other applicable programs
Possess BIM modeling skills
Company
Vocon
Vocon is an architecture & planning firm that offers architectural, designing, and branding services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Laura Rees
Principal - COO
John C. Workley, RA, AIA
Vocon partners vocon architects of NY & Workley Architects. Principal
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