Designer

Department: Design

Reports to: Vice President, Interior Design

Location: Chicago, IL

This role will be performed onsite in the Chicago office.

Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJCP”) is seeking a Designer for its internal design team, which helps support its rapid growth across various investment platforms focused on the hospitality, mixed-use, and single-family rental sectors.

ABOUT AJCP

Adventurous Journeys ("AJCP") Capital Partners is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager founded in 2008. The firm repositions real estate to build timeless, scalable businesses and brand platforms. We deliver returns on transformative real estate by applying placemaking, inspired design, and hospitality principles to spaces overlooked or undervalued by traditional investment firms. The firm’s current portfolio includes $5.3 billion of assets across 100 properties and 50 geographic markets. With a mission to humanize hospitality through handcrafted projects made by people for people, AJCP delivers spaces that evoke emotional connections and become backdrops for enriching life experiences. Our headquarters are in Nashville, with offices in Chicago, London, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and New Orleans. For more information on AJCP, please visit www.ajcpt.com.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Design Team Support

• Support efforts for the development of a project with input from studio lead including execution of design concepts, FFE selections, specifications, shop drawing review, and construction administration
• Assist in developing space plans and furniture layouts
• Support in selections and specifications of finish materials, furniture & fabrics
• Aid in the development of concepts, design and drawings for custom millwork and furniture
• Assist in shop drawing review and submittals, assist in responding to RFI’s
• Interface with architects, vendors, contractors, and consultants & participate in project meetings and calls
• Organize & prioritize own work efforts as well as assist with team members’ tasks & meetings
• Some vendor relations and library maintenance as needed
• Develop artwork concepts alongside team, and coordinate details for production with artwork vendor and project team

WHO YOU ARE

• The ideal candidate is reliable, motivated, upbeat, and resourceful with a professional attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Adobe Photoshop/InDesign
• Experience in hospitality, multi-family, restaurants, etc.
• Strong knowledge of the design process including specification of materials, FFE and color theory
• Desire & ability to work in a creative, quick-moving environment on multiple projects

Preferred

• Experience with 3D modeling through SketchUp or other modeling software.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

AJCP is an equal employment opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, reproductive health decision-making, sex, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. AJCP is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensations, or range thereof, for roles that will be performed in Illinois. Actual salaries may vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, role and performance. The range listed is just one component of AJCP’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $60,000-$85,000. Other rewards may include annual bonuses. In addition, we provide a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.