REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-8 years minimum of interior design experience with solid hospitality experience

• Deep experience and involvement in all phases of design and construction (SD, DD, CD, CA and Construction)

• Proficiency in Revit required for quick space planning exercise to full construction documentation drawings

• Strong visualization skills: from quick concept sketches to complete presentation sketches, 3D modeling (Google SketchUp, Revit) to rendering (Enscape, Lumion, Vray, or equivalent)

• Proven industry experience selecting, documenting, creating FF&E/Finish Specifications in Design Spec

• Experience in developing thoughtful product palettes and FF&E selections that are inline with budget, meet brand standards and meet lead times.

• Ability to manage the FF&E, CFA and shop drawing process

• Expert in Creative Adobe Suite applications

• Possess strong verbal, written and visual communication skills and presentation abilities (Spanish is a plus)

• Strong conceptual and design skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong leadership, communication and relationship-management skills

• Ability to work well under pressure, juggle and prioritize multiple projects and manage tight timelines

• A flexible and open attitude towards new and iterative ways of working are values we highly encourage at Curioso.

• Accredited Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

• Not Required but beneficial: NCIDQ Certification, state licensure and LEED Accreditation

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Lead conceptual design, schematic design, design development & construction documents

• Organize and run regular in house design sessions presenting to Principal, Studio Leaders and Project Team

• Convey compelling story/narrative to the internal team and external stakeholders on projects as well as outstanding communication, presentation, and design team collaboration

• Work as part of a team sketching/modeling design solutions, preparing drawings, editing presentations, sourcing materials, finishes, FF&E, producing work drawings and specifications

• Work closely with Principal/Studio Design Leaders and client or brand manager to ensure design direction, schedule and budget is on course

• Collaborate internally with Studio Leader, Project Orchestrator, Technical Leader and FF&E Studio Leader to ensure project deliverables are on target and will exceed our clients' expectations

• Represent Curioso and the design for all consult coordination meetings

• Manage and streamline the design process for team members in both Chicago and Mérida to drive projects toward implementation

• Develop internal FF&E budgets to ensure alignment time with client expectations

• Manage the CFA, finish process, shop drawing approval process

• Responsible for creating and delivering presentations based on Curioso's deliverable standards for presentations and contract documents.

• Oversee the production and delivery of quality and timely set of contract documents being drawings, specifications, budgets

This is a full-time position that includes excellent health benefits and work-life balance. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Only candidates who meet the qualifications and include work samples will be considered. Curioso Studios are located in Chicago & Mérida, Mexico. Location & remote work are flexible.