Job Details

Description

Who We Are

Core Spaces (Core) is more than a real estate company, it’s a people company. Where building relationships is just as important as building properties. From researchers and architects to designers and operators, Core is made up of risk takers and dreamers who are on a mission to invent the future of living. 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). Everything Core does stems from this culture of collaboration and innovation, and the drive to constantly improve the resident experience. This unique approach has led to creating spaces and services that are redefining the way people live.

What We Do

Founded in 2010, Core is a vertically integrated company focused on acquiring, developing, managing, and lending across the student housing and build-to-rent (“BTR”) sectors. Its residential communities feature world-class amenities, progressive design, and hospitality-driven client service. In its award-winning student portfolio, Core currently owns and/or manages over 45,600 beds* – and has a pipeline of over 45,000 beds* in various stages of development. Core's BTR division currently has over 3,000 homes under development and in its pipeline in high-growth metros across the country. For more information, visit www.corespaces.com.

*Portfolio and pipeline numbers as of November 2024

Benefits That Matter

• A culture that provides you with a sense of belonging
• Hybrid or remote work options may vary by role to support work-life balance
• Competitive pay that values your contributions
• Incentives designed to reward your achievements
• Paid unlimited PTO to disconnect or celebrate life milestones
• Paid 15 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; fewer 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

We are looking for a design & architecture fanatic for our Chicago office to plan, organize, and collaborate on the design development of multiple projects and drive interior architecture-related initiatives, from feasibility and concept through strategy and execution. They will be focused on preliminary programming studies as well as creating conceptual and schematic design sets for hand-off to the project Interior Designer of Record for execution and coordination. They will work directly with architecture and multi-disciplinary teams, both internally and externally, on everything from interior and exterior amenity planning to unit plans and consultant coordination. The ideal candidate has a solid understanding of the development lifecycle and a knack for organization and processes as well as proficient technical skills and dedication to the details. The most critical requirements are a passion for what they do and a desire to learn, teach, grow, and make meaningful contributions.

They will be the lynchpin of Core’s internal interior design capabilities, collaborating with others to uncover new opportunities and deliver actionable direction. They need to have a curious mind paired with a highly developed technical understanding of interiors, allowing them to think big but execute at any scale. They will lead intelligently, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively, but always balance business needs with innovative thinking.

What You Will Do

• Develop and manage interior architectural processes to ensure project efficiency and completion
• Define, document, and manage corporate interior standards, details, and best practices
• Be instrumental in the design development of multiple ground-up real estate projects per year - from start to finish
• Gain an intimate understanding of the real estate development industry
• Have a notable and tangible effect on the built environment, across multiple asset types and cities around the country
• Collaborate on exterior and interior architecture, space planning and implementation
• Work directly with the Creative Director to draw and model conceptual interior design and come up with multiple design iterations
• Ensure specifications are met, standards are adhered to, drawings are completed, and questions are answered
• Develop, design, and prototype new ideas, innovations, initiatives, and special projects
• 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
• Skip out early, stay up late, get inspired, inspire others, create, collaborate, gear up, get down, stress out and have fun

Ideally, you'll have

• 10+ years of interior architecture experience in Multi-family or Student Housing development design support
• Proficiency in SketchUp, Rhino, AutoCAD, Revit, and/or other CAD and 3D modeling software
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Graphics and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• Expert knowledge of materials, construction techniques, and building codes
• Strong business acumen, phenomenal people skills, and a deep understanding of the traditional functions of the architect
   

You'll crush it if you have experience with

• Real Estate Development
• Student Housing
• Single-Family Housing
• Hospitality
• Industrial and Product Design

Organizational Structure

Reports to: Managing Director, Design + Architecture

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.