Reports to: Director, Interior Architecture  

Location: Chicago, IL

This role will be performed onsite in the Chicago office.

Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (“AJCP”) is seeking an Interior Architect who is passionate about space planning to support its rapid growth across various investment platforms focused on the hospitality, mixed-use, and single-family rental sectors.

ABOUT AJCP

AJCP is a vertically integrated real estate investment manager anchored by the core principles of hospitality, placemaking, and residentially inspired design. Founded in 2008, AJCP is headquartered in Nashville, TN, with offices in Chicago, Miami, San Francisco, New York and New Orleans. With over $5.0 billion of fair market value in current real estate investments, AJCP’s deeply-rooted hospitality experience has transpired to other mixed-use real estate including single-family housing, inspired office, retail, music venue and multi-family developments. Today, AJCP has grown to oversee approximately 150 in-house employees including investment, development, design, asset management, portfolio management and accounting professionals, each with diverse competencies and real estate-related skill sets. AJCP believes this vertical integration produces significant value-add efficiencies and increased investment opportunities through an expanded industry network. For more information on AJCP, please visit www.ajcpt.com

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Primary tasks:

• Organize the ID team’s design intent (renderings, concept images, sketches) to share with outside architects in order to generate drawings for construction. 
• Assist with reviewing outside architect/ consultant work ensuring that interior design is translated appropriately into production drawings. 
• Assist in the construction administration of a project through shop drawing/ GC submittal reviews and by responding to GC RFIs.  
• Assist with generating and managing the finish, lighting, and plumbing schedules.

Additional responsibilities:

• Supplement the rendering process by developing, communicating, and reviewing architectural details with third party renderers.
• Supplement the design team’s efforts of sourcing interior architectural finishes by assisting with vendor coordination of material options as needed.
• Assist in developing FF&E plan studies of interior spaces.
• Develop CAD drawings and/or SketcUp models as necessary to articulate interior design intent to outside architects/ consultants.
• Assist ID team with developing technical applications of interior scope through building code or ADA research.
• Act as day-to-day client contact for project design development and design related issues both internally and externally.
• Participate in project related travel as necessary. 
• Participate in industry events, forums, and conferences as required.

WHO YOU ARE

AJCP is seeking a highly-motivated individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, but disciplined, entrepreneurial environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, motivated, upbeat, and resourceful with a professional attitude and willingness to learn. This role also requires the following capabilities: 

• 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 Architecture, Interior Design, or related field. 
• 5+ years of relevant experience. 
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.

Preferred 

• Licensed architect or in the process of becoming licensed.
• Experience with Adobe suite including Photoshop and InDesign.
• Experience with 3D modeling through SketchUp or other modeling software.
• Experience in hospitality, multi-family, restaurants, etc. 

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.