Technical Designer – Chicago

Even the most creative designs cannot be realized without the technical competence to deliver built solutions in a real-world environment. Huntsman’s Technical Designers (Job Captains) excel at actively collaborating in the design process and understanding how materials come together at the detail level, and how these assemblies comprise entire spaces or buildings. Budgets, schedules, code compliance, and constructability all factor into turning a vision into an inspiring and functional interior space.

Technical Designers (Job Captains) manage the complex process of developing documents, obtaining agency approvals, and coordinating with expanded project teams. We partner with a host of engineers, specialty consultants, product manufacturers, builders, and other experts to deliver technically complex, cutting-edge solutions that are well designed, buildable, and have lasting value. We are as proud of our reputation for delivering high quality Construction Documents as we are of our inspiring designs.

Participate during all phases of project delivery and design within project parameters

Collaborate with Project Designers to refine and develop buildable solutions

Develop and coordinate technical documentation, including Construction Documents for a variety of project types

Actively participate in document review and quality assurance / quality control process

Must be available to participate in in-person meetings

Perform in-person field surveys (including code compliance) and evaluate existing interior space (in low-, mid-, and high-rise buildings)

Assist with the research, recommendation, and specification of appropriate materials, finishes, fixtures, equipment, hardware, and other components

Develop reflected ceiling and lighting plans

Incorporate technical requirements including audio/video, acoustics, power, and data systems into the design and documents

Interface (in-person and virtually) with product representatives, fabricators, multidisciplinary consultants, general contractors, and agencies

Assist in the coordination of agency approvals (in-person and virtually)

Assist Project Managers / Project Architects in various construction administration tasks, including in-person jobsite visits

Assist Project Architect in managing small project teams

Other related duties as assigned

Ownership and accountability for project and firm-wide success

Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative team-based environment

Knowledge and experience in all phases of interior design / architectural project delivery, including construction administration

Thorough understanding of interior architectural concepts, spatial relationships, and fundamental knowledge of building systems

Fundamental understanding of detailing, materials, specification, and construction documentation for commercial interiors

Knowledge of state and local building and fire codes related to interior environments, including accessibility is a must

Experience working in a Citrix environment is highly desired

Advanced Autodesk Revit and Enscape skills are a must

Advanced Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) skills are a must

· Experience with Mural collaboration platform is highly desired

Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills are a must

Hand sketching and conceptual drawing/modeling skills are a plus

Sustainable design experience, with a preference for hands-on LEED and/or WELL project participation

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Interior Design or Architecture

Minimum 5-8 years of experience working on interior design and/or architectural projects, with a primary focus on design for workplaces, commercial interiors, and tenant improvement projects

Architectural licensure and WELL and/or LEED Accreditation strongly preferred

Candidates must have legal working status in the U.S. as Huntsman will not be sponsoring work visas at this time

Compensation is based on relevant experience and qualifications. Salary for this role is estimated between $70,000 to $90,000 plus benefits

Candidates who apply personally to the Huntsman HR email will be…