Careers

5th Avenue Construction is boutique custom homebuilder that
caters to the southwest suburbs of Chicago with our current focus being in
Lemont and Naperville. We specialize in both the development of communities, in
addition to custom tear downs. Building a home can be very involved and
stressful for buyers so our dedicated team delivers a hands on, educational
approach with the goal being transparency above all else. Our clients consist
of home buyers looking to build new construction and existing homeowners who
seek renovation projects.

With 30 years of experience in the business, we can offer
invaluable knowledge into the construction process from ideation to
construction to completion. Today, 5th Avenue has a need for an in house designer
to join our team! The ideal candidate for this role has an acute attention to
detail, great project management skills, and a strong sense of design.
Successful candidates are autonomous, creative, organized, and appreciate
consistency of routine.

This year, we will be making a move to establish a footprint
in Florida. This will require candidate to travel once-twice a month out of
state to assess project status and opportunities with 5th Ave team.

We want someone who is driven to succeed and eager to learn
the ins and outs of new construction. This role requires project management at
various stages through the design and construction process. Most importantly,
candidates must have a collaborative attitude and work well with our team to
achieve unparalleled client satisfaction. It won’t hurt to have a sense of
humor and to be able to hold your own.

Job Overview

Title: Designer

Status: Full-time (40-hour work week)

Sector: Residential Real Estate

Seniority: Entry-mid level

Salary: $40,000

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in interior design with a
minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred

Your Responsibilities

• Manage the design process of multiple projects
• Making a project schedule and budget
• Reading blueprints and/or drawings
• Drawing design plans by hand or using computer-aided design
  (CAD)
• Demonstrate autonomy in advancing project development
• Provide product expertise and elevated client service
• Provide support with all phases of the design process,
  including: consultations, site visits, design development, presentations and
  delivery
• Assist to keep design templates, product symbols and after
  project documentation up to date
• Work with client feedback to edit or amend plans as needed
• Designing model units from conception to completion
• Travel when necessary

Our Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in interior design with a
  minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred
• Art, Architecture or Interior Design education preferred
• Proficiency in computer aided design (CAD), Adobe Creative
  Suite, and other related space planning/rendering programs preferred
• Proficiency with Mac Operating System, IOS devices,
  Microsoft Office and Google Applications
• Strong artistic skills, including hand rendering and
  sketching capabilities preferred
• Solution-oriented person with the ability to easily identify
  priorities
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects
• Ability to work under pressure and within time constraints
• Self-motivated; takes initiative, must be proactive and figure
  things out on your own
• Excellent internal and external communication skills