Design Coordinator

Who We Are

Core Spaces is a vertically integrated company focused on acquiring, developing, and managing residential properties that create a better life for everyone under our roof. From world-class amenities and progressive design to client service with a hospitality-driven approach, we create spaces where people want to be. Core Spaces is proud to be a People-First organization and our culture is our greatest asset. Our six cultural values guide us every day and we strive to live them in everything we do: PUSH (Invent Better Places to Live), GRIT (We Got This), LIFT (Help Each Other Win), SHINE (Bring Your Full Self), UPHOLD (Never Break Trust), GROW (Always Get Better).

What We Do

Core Spaces provides living spaces and services that create a better daily life for its residents. Our projects are thoughtfully designed, customized, developed, and managed to create extraordinary lifestyle experiences that are as unique as their respective markets. Since our founding in 2010, Core has consistently delivered award-winning developments in top markets across the country. We currently own and/or manage 46 properties nationwide totaling over 26,000 beds and have a pipeline of over 40,000 student housing beds and 8,000 Conventional/Build-to-rent units in various stages of development or acquisition. For more information, check us out at www.corespaces.com.

Benefits That Matter

• A culture that provides you a sense of belonging
• Hybrid & Remote work options to promote work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Annual incentive to reward your achievements
• Paid unlimited PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 16 holidays, including your birthday, to disconnect and celebrate
• Paid Parental Leave that begins after 90 days
• Paid volunteer time off to give back to your community
• Monthly workshop weeks; less meetings & more collaboration
• Robust health plan options that begin within at least 30 days of your employment
• Monthly phone reimbursement
• Wellness allowance and perks, including a yearly subscription to a meditation app
• An environment that provides you a voice to share your perspectives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for access to confidential support services
• Company retirement options including 401(k) + matching & Roth account option

Position Overview

Core Spaces is a multidisciplinary developer focusing on purpose built student housing & build to rent homes. We are looking for a Design Coordinator to join our Chicago design team that has a minimum of 5 years of experience working for an interior design, architecture or related design firm. The project coordinator will support & assist directors & multi-disciplinary teams, both internal & external, to define, develop and execute design solutions for projects across the US.

The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of design and the project lifecycle. They should be highly organized, have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as a knack for organizing processes. The Design Coordinator will work on a variety of projects at different stages of development from future projects to ones currently under development. Given this variety, the ability to work with competing priorities, prioritize and handle a number of concurrent projects and tasks is key. Design coordinators must possess good collaboration skills, the ability to communicate and comprehend design direction quickly and efficiently, and be able to work well in a team environment. The most critical requirements are a passion for what they do and a desire to learn, grow and make meaningful contributions to the built environment.

What You Will Do

• Work with the internal design team to refine processes as well as ideate systems & efficiencies.
• Gain an intimate understanding of the real estate industry
• Work with some of the best and brightest in the design industry across the US.
• Have a notable & tangible effect on the built environment across multiple asset types in cities around the country
• Organize, monitor & maintain ongoing standards documentation, details and best practices
• Coordinate internal & external teams to maintain project deliverables, schedules & approvals in tandem with directors.
• Assist internal design team with storyboards, space plan implementation & specifications.
• Attend project sites & coordination meetings with internal team members and/or external consultants
• Occasional travel may be necessary as needed
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned by management
• Must be able to complete all physical requirements of this role with or without a reasonable accommodation

Ideally, you'll have

• Bachelor's degree in interior design or architecture
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Proficiency in: Revit, AutoCAD; Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUP & excel
• A knack for organization and structure, strong verbal and visual communication, phenomenal people skills and deep understanding of how a project moves from conception to delivery

You'll crush it if you have experience with

• Have experience in student housing, hospitality and/or multi-family, renovations or remodels

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Director, Design

Direct Reports: N/A

Disclaimer: Please note that job responsibilities, reporting lines, and duties outlined in this job description are subject to change to meet the evolving needs of the organization.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Core Spaces celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment, which creates a sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate and believe every individual should be proud of who they are and the community they represent.