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January 2022

Now Hiring: Interior Design Professional (Full-Time) Itasca, IL

Position: Interior Design Professional (Full-time)
Location: Williams Architects | Itasca, IL

About the job:

Williams Architects Aquatics, a nationally recognized architecture and planning firm specializing in community-centered public facilities, is seeking a full-time Interior Designer to support our growing national practice. Working as part of an integrated, cohesive project team with a team of 2-5 design professionals, this position is ideal for recent graduates of an interior design program seeking to gain experience required to fulfill requirements to take the NCIDQ Examination or for recently licensed/certified interior designers. This position is based in our Itasca, IL office.

As an Interior Design Professional, you will:

  • Collaboratively participate in the project design and concept development process internally and with clients, within parameters set by firm management.
  • Prepare design and construction document interior design (ID) deliverables for a wide variety of public sector projects using Revit, SketchUp, Lumion, and Photoshop in accordance with firm standards.
  • Identify and select purpose- and budget-appropriate finish materials for firm projects, obtain samples, and develop full interior finish and furniture palettes and packages under the supervision of the Director of Interior Design.
  • Create furniture specifications and bidding documents.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with finish and furniture vendors.
  • Maintain and organize design Library, filing of materials and projects.

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in interior design.
  • 2-5 years of progressive interior design experience within an architectural or interior design firm, preferably with non-residential projects.
  • NCIDQ license/certification track preferred.
  • Proficiency in Revit and Photoshop required. Lumion, Enscape, and/or SketchUp modeling/rendering experience highly desirable.
  • Experience with public bidding processes highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
  • Ability to interact professionally with office leadership and clients.
  • Ability to self-manage tasks from start to finish with minimal oversight.

We offer an industry-leading benefit package including competitive compensation, opportunity to work remotely on Fridays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid vacation, sick, and exam time, reimbursement for NCIDQ exam costs upon passage, and eligibility for the firm’s profit-sharing plan. The firm fully supports NCIDQ examination and experience requirements.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples illustrating professional experience in both design phase activities and construction document production to Andy Dogan at ardogan@williams-architects.com.

We will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization at this time. Williams Architects Aquatics is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

December 2023

J + J Helping Hands Tree Event 2023

We traveled through the seven levels of the Candy Cane Forest, through the Sea of Swirly Twirly Gum Drops, and walked through the Lincoln Tunnel to deliver this year’s tree to the Annual J+J Flooring Helping Hands Event! 🍭 🎅 🎄

A tremendous job well done to all of the participating firms, and a special shout-out to the Williams Team that helped bring our Elf inspired snow globe to life: Carrie KoteraBrad MoserAlexandra BajorBridgette CarbonKaren LelliosLisa KirkLauren Gramann, and Natalie Clemens – We couldn’t have done it without you all! 🌟

It’s an absolute honor to have this opportunity in joining J+J Flooring in spreading Christmas cheer to the patients, families, and staff of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago!

#WilliamsArchitects #ForTheKids #ChildrensHospital #GiveBackToTheCommunity #Elf #JJHelpingHands #TreeDecorating

Together, creative minds, generous hearts and helping hands from our architecture + design community create themed trees for the children at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago. J+J Flooring facilitates the event and provides trees to local interior design and architecture firms. Helping Hands originated five years ago. The trees donated range from The Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Frozen to the City of Chicago and Harry Potter. Together, J+J and the awarded winner from the event deliver the trees to the hospital as the families at Lurie’s select the perfect tree to enjoy during the holiday season. Atlanta is the heart of this event and where it originated, but word has spread with Chicago and other cities now partnering with J+J Flooring and the local children’s hospitals. It is exciting to see the event continue to grow each year gifting more and more trees to patients looking to brighten their spirits.

September 2023

Vigo County CIB Unveils Results of Feasibility Study

During September’s public meeting for Vigo County’s Capital Improvement Board Williams Architects, alongside PROS Consulting, Inc. and Context Design, announced the results of the CIB’s feasibility study for the Sports and Aquatic Center. Recommendation highlights include:

  1. Invest in improved access to recreational aquatics at a reasonable cost by investing in an “aquatic center.”

  2. Secure partnerships and invest in developing a “community recreation fieldhouse” that is multi-functional and provides increases in multi-generational recreation.

  3. Secure partnerships and invest in developing an “outdoor sports complex” that is multi-functional, increasing local recreational opportunities.

Watch the videos below to learn more about Vigo County’s efforts to boost tourism and recreational opportunities for its residents!

August 2023

Broad Ripple Park Family Center Among 2023 AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Award Winners

Williams Architects is proud to share the Broad Ripple Park Family Center has been recognized by several awards including the 2023 AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Honor Award in the category of new construction cost between $5-$25 million.

The new Family Center is a 40,000 SF Healthcare + Wellness facility for Indy Parks and Recreation and Community Health Network.

Congratulations to the design team (arcDESIGN │ Williams Architects | Aquatics │ Avenue │ Genesis Engineering Group │ Context Design │ Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. │ Lynch, Harrison & Brumleve, Inc. │ Meyer Najem │ Allegion) and Broad Ripple Community!

Click HERE to learn more about this award-winning facility!

Now Hiring: Project Architect – Public Sector (Full-Time) Itasca, IL

Position: Project Architect – Public Sector (Full-time)
Location: Williams Architects | Itasca, IL

About the Job:

Williams Architects Aquatics, a nationally recognized architecture and planning firm specializing in community-centered public facilities, is seeking full-time Project Architects with public sector experience to support our growing national practice. These positions are based in our Itasca, IL office with the option to work Fridays remotely. Substantial signing bonuses will be offered to exceptionally qualified candidates meeting the criteria. These positions offer the opportunity for substantial individual contributions to the success of the firm, with the potential for future management positions and equity ownership with demonstrated sustained success.

Core competencies and requirements of this position include the following:

  • Able to independently and competently complete all the tasks identified in the NCARB Architectural Experience Program (AXP) Guidelines in all experience areas.
  • Fully synthesizes information from past projects and experience and appropriately applies same to current project or task to develop appropriate assemblies, materials, and design approaches.
  • Primary responsibility for development of design or construction documents. Works within a team directing activities of junior staff on larger projects and/or independently produces a complete, coordinated, code-compliant set of construction documents for a small- to medium- size project. Performs quality assurance reviews as required.
  • Selects and determines materials, assemblies, and systems consistent with design intent, performance requirements, and budget parameters.
  • Able to independently develop logical, code-compliant, efficient plan solutions meeting programmatic requirements.
  • Regular verbal and written contact with clients and consultants, including preparation of meeting agendas and minutes.
  • Performs all consultant coordination activities and directs consultants on project objectives and requirements.
  • Understands all applicable and known code and zoning requirements for a project, including basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection considerations, and ensures compliance with same in design and construction documents.
  • Independently prepares estimates of construction cost with assistance from firm management. Researches and determines appropriate unit prices and quantities for proposed/specified materials.
  • Conforms project scope, design, drawings, details, materials, and assemblies to project budget. Informs Project Manager when desired scope/quality is out of alignment with approved budget.
  • Fully documents and understands known and foreseeable existing conditions for remodeling and addition projects and accounts for / develops solutions to same in design and construction documents.
  • Mastery of computer software required to accomplish project assignments.
  • Primary responsibility for construction administration activities, including submittal review, on-site observation, field reports, change order review, payment application review, and owner and contractor communication.
  • Edits and creates specifications as required to meet project and budget requirements. Coordinates specifications with code requirements, budget parameters, and selected materials and assemblies.
  • May lead or participate in aspects of firm management such as standards development and documentation.
  • Some participation in business development activities including project interviews with potential clients, including some scheduled evening and/or weekend times.
  • Participation in client meetings and presentations, including some scheduled evening and/or weekend times.
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in architecture or architectural studies.
  • 5-8 years of progressive architectural experience within an architectural firm in all phases of non-residential projects, with at least two years of experience in public sector, public bid projects such as recreation, municipal, library, K-12, or higher education.
  • State of Illinois architecture license required (or ability to obtain via reciprocity)
  • Proficiency in Revit required. Lumion, Enscape, and/or SketchUp modeling/rendering experience highly desirable.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong organization, multi-tasking, and time management skills.
  • Experience and interest in business development highly desirable.
  • Ability to interact professionally with office leadership and clients.
  • Ability to self-manage tasks from start to finish with minimal oversight.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples illustrating professional experience in both design phase activities and construction document production.

We offer an industry-leading benefit package including competitive compensation, opportunity to work remotely on Fridays, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, fifteen paid vacation days per year, ten paid sick/personal days per year, ten paid holidays per year, and eligibility for the firm’s profit-sharing plan.

We will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization at this time. Williams Architects Aquatics is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We will not be working with recruiters to fill this position at this time.

Williams Architects Aquatics is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Prior to a final offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Antioch Breaks Ground on Village Green Site

Antioch has officially broken ground on their Village Green project! 👷‍♀️🚧

Thanks to the community’s great efforts, the previously vacant site will undergo a transformation to create a new gathering space! The site will feature: a natural creek, stone seating, performance pavilion, amphitheater terrace, firepit seating, water feature, and an inclusive playground.

Congratulations, Village Of Antioch community! 🎉

#WilliamsArchitects #TheStewardsofYourVision #CommunitySpace #Architecture #ArchitectureDesign #CommunityParks

July 2023

Sioux Falls Preparing to ‘Dive into’ Future Aquatic Projects

We are thrilled about taking the next step in our efforts to replace our aging aquatic facilities with new state-of-the-art facilities for our community,” Don Kearney, Director of Parks and Recreation said. “These are important long-term investments in our quality of life and are a key element in making Sioux Falls an attractive place to live, work, and play. These improvements will last for another 50 years, and I look forward to working with our residents on what’s possible with these projects.”

Read more here: City of Sioux Falls selects design teams for future aquatics projects (dakotanewsnow.com)

“The Director of Parks and Recreation, Don Kearney, told Dakota News Now, “We are thrilled about taking the next step in our efforts to replace our aging aquatic facilities with new state-of-the-art facilities for our community. These are important long-term investments in our quality of life and are a key element in making Sioux Falls an attractive place to live, work, and play.”

Read more here: Sioux Falls Preparing to ‘Dive into’ Future Aquatic Projects