Job Description

About Guaranteed Rate:

Guaranteed Rate is the 7th largest retail mortgage lender in the U.S. By offering industry-leading tools, low-rate mortgages and unparalleled customer service, we’ve become the Home Purchase Experts®. At Guaranteed Rate, we think big—pushing beyond what most people believe is possible. We strive to work with the best of the best, building business with the best referral partners and hiring the best employees—allowing us to deliver world-class customer service. Our goal is to make sure every customer has a great experience. Headquartered in Chicago with 5,000+ employees in 300+ offices across the U.S. and licensed in all 50 states, we’ve helped thousands of homeowners with more than $24 billion in home purchase loans and refinances in just the past year alone.

We're seeking an experienced and creative Interior Designer to join our Construction & Design Team. Our collaborative group is responsible for establishing office environments for our employees. This is a demanding position and is only suitable for hard working, devoted, highly organized and self-motivated individuals.

As Senior Interior Designer, you’ll design and manage a variety of projects. Renovation, plan design and purchasing will be the main focus of the role.

The ideal candidate will have excellent leadership skills, a Bachelor's degree or higher in Interior Design, an Interior Design license, and possess excellent design project management and AutoCAD skills as well as construction selections design experience.

A minimum of four years of work experience in interior design is required. It is also required to have merchandising and purchasing/negotiating skills.

Responsibilities:

• Develop design concepts and select finishes, from flooring, cabinetry, ceiling treatments and paneling to plumbing, countertops, tile, decorative lighting, and colors etc.
• Manage projects from conception to move-in while efficiently coordinating with the building team, trade partners, and vendors.
• Create and oversee project timelines and budgets.
• Draft floor plans, elevations, and furniture layouts.
• Maintain professional and timely correspondence with clients, vendors, contractors and others on the team.
• Run job site meetings to review framing, rough plumbing, electrical, etc... to ensure design is built according to plan.
• Proficient time management and organization.
• Self-motivated, driven and leadership driven.
• Furniture and accessory merchandising, purchasing and negotiation skills.
• Order processing, documenting, tracking, receiving/inspecting where necessary, and installation oversight.

MINIMUM Requirements, if these requirements are not met please do not apply for the position:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture.
• Must have an Interior Design License.
• At least three (3) years of work experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Experience with Furnishings.
• Plan design experience.
• A full understanding of construction and the construction process.
• Full time experience with new construction selection/specifications, detail drawings such as kitchen and bath design, tile, lighting design plans, concept board presentations.
• Project management related to the designs generated.
• Ability to communicate well, be a problem solver.
• Proficient in time management and organization is an absolute must.

Guaranteed Rate is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages all applicants to apply regardless of age, race, sex, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or parental status, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy or other reason protected by law.