Director of Interior Design

1 day ago

Chicago IL United States RELATED Full time
Responsibilities

The Director of Interior Design will be responsible to lead all aspects of interior/public spaces and FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment) projects including budgeting, planning & design, scheduling, vendor management, procurement, cost estimating and negotiations, communication, records management, invoice processing and project close-out.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Design Management
  • Manage design development for projects coordinating internal and external resources
  • Close collaboration with leasing and marketing group so that the sales/leasing objectives are achieved through design
  • Close collaboration with Building Management group so that all supporting spaces and requirements are achieved through design
  • Close collaboration with Construction team to ensure budget objectives are achieved
  • Monitor the production of design drawings to ensure all relevant information is included
  • Coordinate presentations such that the extended team is informed throughout the design process
  • Monitor and document critical design decisions to ensure they are consistent with project goals and delivered in a timely manner.
  • Prepare and communicate project budgets relevant to interior finishes and FFE
Consultants
  • Work with Department Head to assemble the appropriate team of consultants in order to produce the highest quality product
  • Review and comment on all deliverables
  • Manage consultant’s budgets and discern the need and request additional scope work
  • Track and recommend approval of invoices based on consultant deliverables
Schedules
  • Develop and maintain deliverable schedules
  • Collaborate closely with other stakeholders so that documents are delivered and evaluated within the timelines established
Meetings
  • Conduct periodic coordination meetings involving related consultants so that information is shared and dialogue is consistent
Design Execution
  • Manage installation for new and existing properties, including but not limited to the execution of multiple FF&E projects under budget guidelines, managing vendors and delivery of FF&E supplies, support project schedules and timelines
  • Provide on-site support during and after set up and installation process while conducting follow up to ensure adherence to corporate standards and best business practices. Assist with project close-out
  • Liaise between vendors and project team, general contractors, director of construction, other project managers, architects, procurement companies, asset managers and purchasing staff
  • Track and report on procurement and expediting, and ensure complete and timely delivery of the FF&E
  • Assist with site logistics and supplier deliveries for FF&E in coordination with project team
  • Perform cost estimating and preliminary pricing to monitor pricing in the FF&E budget
  • Communicate with external and internal key stakeholders regarding status updates, progress and financial reporting, budgets, change orders and vendor performance metrics
  • Assist with strategic planning to increase cost and process efficiencies, supply costs and cost savings on a regular basis
  • Cultivate and maintain strong vendor relationships; oversee RFP process to negotiate contracts in terms of pricing, quality, timing, and supply availability, ensuring costs are within budget
  • Track status updates and communication with vendors
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 7 years of experience in interior design with proven track record of design management and FF&E project procurement
  • Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
  • Demonstrated interior design experience exhibiting strong design skills
  • Ability to lead projects that incorporate a variety of design aesthetics and strategies
  • Knowledge of architecture and building processes
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, space planning, design and procurement
  • Strong negotiation skills with proven track record of achieving year to year cost savings
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize deadlines across multiple projects
  • Detail oriented and organization critical
  • Must be able to work independently and exercise good judgment with limited supervision
  • Solid understanding of procurement best practices
  • Superior customer service skills and the ability to present to all levels, both internal and external.
  • Possess excellent communication (written and verbal), organizational and problem-solving skills
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