Interior Designer
Frankfort, IL (hybrid available)

Play a key part in helping churches create the right space by designing purposeful buildings that play a direct role in discipleship!

Our interior designers are involved in projects from conceptual design through construction administration. This role is responsible for significant aspects, daily design, and/or technical development of projects and must exhibit exceptional design talent and a working knowledge of all project phases.

Success in this role depends not only on proactive coordination and creative translation, but also on strong teamwork and clear communication. It involves bringing a design vision to life while maintaining highly organized drawings and material palettes, ensuring the concept is accurately executed in the field.

·     Assist interior design and architecture lead with involvement in all phases of the design process for design/build commercial projects in the faith-based sector. This role is both design and technically focused.

·     Design: Assist in creating designs from concept to completion. Includes space planning, furniture, fixtures, lighting, equipment, casework, signage and all finishes. Our teams collaborate closely to create a beautifully coordinated interior and exterior environment…there is no boundary to good design.

·     Sourcing and Sampling: Gathering physical finishes, fabrics, and material samples based on the design direction. Manage the project samples and create client presentations.

·     Mood Board Creation: Compile digital and physical concept boards, imagery, and material palettes.

·     Researching FF&E: Finding furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) options that fit the project’s aesthetic, budget, and commercial grade requirements.

·     2D and 3D Model Creation: Producing precise 2D drawings and 3D modeling/rendering using primarily Revit and Enscape, as well as Adobe Suite and Microsoft Suite.

·     Finish Schedules: Creating and maintaining detailed spreadsheets that track every single paint color, tile, hardware piece, and floor finish assigned to every room.

·     FF&E Specification Packages/Pricing: Writing the technical spec sheets for furniture procurement, tracking lead times, and organizing quotes from vendors to assist with confirming project budgets.

·     Site & Client Support: Attend client meetings and make site visits. Will often require presenting to the client, taking detailed meeting minutes, verifying field measurements, and drafting site observation reports.

Relevant Experience:

  • Minimum five years of interior design experience, with at least two years leading interiors projects. Proficient in current versions of Revit, SketchUp, Adobe Design Suite, and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Minimum four-year degree in Interior Design. NCIDQ preferred.

Knowledge Areas:

  • Principles of design and visualization, with an emphasis on innovation. Exhibits a visionary mindset. Able to understand and interpret budgetary guidelines and project expenditures. Experience in commercial projects and/or a working knowledge of church culture leadership, ministry and facilities.

Desired Skills:

  • Demonstrates effectiveness in working in a team setting, communicating with others, client satisfaction, and technical competence. Capable of carrying out independent assignments with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrates an understanding of construction practices and methodologies. Adept at problem solving. Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.

Percentage Travel Required: 20%

Interested in this role?

Please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].