Junior Interior Designer
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
At The Gettys Group Junior Designers are emerging design professionals who bring creativity curiosity and strong technical execution to every project. Working closely with project teams and studio leadership this role supports the full interior design processfrom concept development through construction administrationhelping create memorable hospitality environments that are thoughtful functional and beautifully executed.
A Junior Designer contributes to projects of varying scale and complexity supporting both individual project workstreams and broader team initiatives. This role is ideal for someone eager to grow their technical expertise expand their design voice and develop into a well-rounded hospitality design professional.
What Youll Do
- Support all phases of the design process
- Assist in developing creative brand-aligned design solutions that elevate guest experience and operational functionality
- Prepare presentation materials finish palettes mood boards and client-ready design documentation
- Coordinate with internal teams consultants vendors and manufacturers to ensure design intent is accurately executed
- Conduct material research and support sourcing of furnishings finishes fixtures and accessories
- Participate in site visits field verification and installation support as needed
- Perform quality control reviews on drawings specifications and deliverables to ensure accuracy and design excellence
- Manage assigned project tasks independently while meeting deadlines budgets and team expectations
- Continuously grow technical knowledge industry awareness and understanding of hospitality design trends
Education
Bachelors Degree in Interior Design or Architecture from a CIDA-accredited or NAAB-accredited program preferred
Experience
13 years of professional interior design experience preferably within hospitality
Core Success Skills
- Strong written verbal and visual communication skills
- Collaborative team mindset with a professional solutions-oriented approach
- Self-motivated organized and able to manage priorities independently
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to design quality
- Curious learner with a desire to continuously grow professionally
- Ability to receive and apply feedback thoughtfully and efficiently
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
Technical Skills
- Working knowledge of construction materials detailing and interior architectural documentation
- Understanding of FF&E specification development and vendor coordination
- Ability to support material selection finish research and specification writing (SPEXX experience a plus)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD (current release preferred)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite including InDesign and Photoshop
- Proficiency in SketchUp and rendering / visualization tools
- Strong understanding of design principles color theory materials and spatial composition
- Commitment to accuracy through self-review and quality control
What Sets Gettys Designers Apart
We design with purpose hospitality and heart. Junior Designers at Gettys are not simply drafting plansthey are helping shape spaces that create memorable experiences for guests around the world. Creativity ownership collaboration and curiosity are at the center of how we work.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Gettys gets hospitality. From storyline to bottomline. We work hand in hand with a diverse range of hospitality leaders, developers, owners, brands, and vendors to craft properties that perform.