Stantec · 18 hours ago
Senior Interior Designer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$87K/yr - $130K/yr
10+ years expStantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. They are seeking a Senior Interior Designer to interpret and translate client needs into cohesive interior design solutions while leading and mentoring a diverse team. The role involves producing design documentation, collaborating with various stakeholders, and contributing to strategic business development efforts.
ArchitectureConsultingInterior DesignProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Influence is typically within the office major project/client work, and may impact multiple areas of the organization
Serve as a champion for innovation and transformation and influence others to demonstrate a growth-mindset
Provides diversity in thought, action and awareness
Seeks out opportunity to collaborate across the business. Actively engage with the Stantec community and serves as a leader in their local professional community. Strong external reputation as a thought leader who understands client and community needs and can differentiate our world-class expertise
Effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together cohesively as a team
Provide design direction and provide mentorship of the team
Collaborate with sector leads to deliver truly integrated project solutions and strengthen/broaden the interiors team experience base
Liaise with Stantec Interior Design Groups across region/sector and opportunities
Participate in strategic business development for the Interior group
Contribute towards the development of goals, strategies, and client focused culture of the practice
To lead in creative and critical thought
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written) as well as coach staff to reach this level
Ability to lead/direct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with design program
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. To lead a team and collaborate in project team setting. To engage and lead in creative and critical thought. To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic)
Advanced experience in Revit and the use of it as a design tool
Experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred
Advanced understanding of lighting/fixtures
Advanced understanding of FFE and specifications
Advanced understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; prefer experience with Newforma
Has an exceptional resume of work
Lead the interiors team with individual responsibilities in projects
Inspire creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally
Lead the project teams in setting the visionary goals for design
Deliver creative, high quality, fiscally responsible project solutions based on best practices and meeting client goals
Support the strategic direction and actively manage the performance for work produced by team members and contributors to ensure successful business outcomes. Provide inspirational and inclusive design project leadership, contribute to workplace culture
Act as company representative at client and industry functions, conferences, and seminars
Support achieving annual sales & revenue targets for your area of practice, through client management, market development, pursuit strategies, and/or technical expertise. Strong industry connections including potential clients, colleagues, consultants, and strategic partners
Build relationships with existing and new clients, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit in managing their business
Develop relationships with clients and industry leaders
Active member in local or national industry associations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required
Minimum of 10 years of experience
To lead in creative and critical thought
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written) as well as coach staff to reach this level
Ability to lead/direct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with design program
Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively
To lead a team and collaborate in project team setting
To engage and lead in creative and critical thought
To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material
To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic)
Advanced experience in Revit and the use of it as a design tool
Advanced understanding of lighting/fixtures
Advanced understanding of FFE and specifications
Advanced understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents
Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
Licensed Interior Designer is preferred
Experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred
LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays in each calendar year
Accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave
Company
Stantec
Stantec is a professional services company that provides engineering, architecture, design, and consulting services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$809.3M2025-05-30Post Ipo Debt· $309.3M
2023-11-20Post Ipo Equity· $250M
2023-06-20Post Ipo Debt· $250M
Leadership Team
Vito Culmone
EVP Finance & CFO
Dave Flynn
Senior Vice President, Health, Safety, Security & Environment
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