Senior Interior Designer position

About Jessica Lagrange Interiors (JLI)Jessica Lagrange Interiors is a premier, full-service residential interior architecture and designfirm known for a pleasant, collaborative work atmosphere. We specialize in diverse, high-endprojects primarily in the Chicagoland area and beyond. Our clients value our personal attentionand our signature "classic, yet forward-thinking" design aesthetic.

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The CandidateThe Senior Interior Designer is a proactive, highly organized leader who takes charge of thedesign development and execution of our most prestigious projects. This individual acts as theprimary guardian of project integrity, managing the delivery from initial concept through finalinstallation. The ideal candidate is a "standard-bearer" for professional excellence, possessingthe authority to lead clients and the mentorship skills to elevate our design staff.
Core Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Accountability● Direct Oversight: Lead and manage the daily workflows of Designers and JuniorDesigners, ensuring all project milestones are met on time and within budget.● Operational & Financial Accountability: Own the project schedule and deliverables;hold the design team accountable for deadline adherence through strategic delegation.● Quality Control: Review and approve all design packages, technical drawings, andspecifications produced by the team to ensure they meet JLI standards and clientexpectations.● Professional Development: Provide critical, constructive feedback for staffperformance reviews and deliver ongoing mentorship essential to the professionalgrowth of the design team.
Design Strategy & Project Management
● Client Intake & Evaluation: Involved in initial client consultations and the screening ofprospective projects to assess design feasibility and alignment with the firm’s aestheticand business goals.● Design Direction: Lead the project team in defining and articulating a cohesive designdirection; maintain the project’s overall aesthetic and ensure it aligns with the client'svision.● Presentation & Execution: Plan and execute the presentation of designs to clients;manage the selection of all furnishings for final approval by the Principal.● Technical Excellence: Enforce a thorough knowledge of construction sets and requireddocumentation; oversee projects from conception through installation to ensure flawlessexecution.● Preemptive Problem Solving: Adept at identifying potential project roadblocks anddevising high-level solutions before they impact the budget or timeline.
Culture & Professional Excellence
● Brand Ambassadorship: Represent the firm at key vendor and client events; engage inindustry networking to cultivate professional relationships and stay at the forefront of thedesign community.● Standard-Bearer of Excellence: Model a high level of professional integrity and designrigor, setting the benchmark for the studio’s output.● Continuous Growth: Commit to ongoing professional evolution by staying current withindustry trends, emerging materials, and innovative design methodologies.● Professional Flexibility: Willingness to travel as required and attend key industry orproject-related functions outside of standard business hours to ensure project successand firm representation.● Cultural Leadership: Partner with the Principal and Design Director to ensure the firm’sdesign culture is actively promoted, understood, and adhered to by all staff.● Team Morale & Engagement: Proactively monitor the "pulse" of the design team;identify morale shifts and implement strategies to keep the team motivated and inspired.
Requirements & Qualifications
● Experience: 8–12+ years of professional experience in residential interior design orarchitecture, with a minimum of 3 years in a leadership or project management role.● Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture from anaccredited institution. NCIDQ certification or professional licensure is highly preferred.● Technical Mastery: Expert proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite.Deep understanding of construction methods and building codes.● Leadership Provenance: A demonstrated track record of managing and holding juniorstaff accountable for technical accuracy and project deadlines.● Communication: Exceptional verbal and written skills; must be comfortable leadingclient meetings and negotiating with contractors and vendors. xzbcwsv ● Soft Skills: Must be highly detailed, organized, and possess a "take charge" attitudewith the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
General Expectations
● Other Duties as Assigned: Remain flexible and proactive in supporting firm-wideinitiatives, business development, or urgent project needs to support the overall successof JLI