Designer (Mérida)

Curioso is a collective of architects, interior designers, and artists working together to design meaningful experiences. Projects for our clients represent a range of industries and interests including hotel & resort, restaurant, multifamily, wellness, workplace and brand design. We are a diverse, fast-paced and highly creative design studio driven by curiosity, empathy and an entrepreneurial spirit. In all we do, we support our clients in keeping People at the forefront with outstanding design.

We are a dynamic multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary design studio with locations in Chicago, IL and Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico. The Designer position will be located in our Merida studio.

Position Overview:

The Designer will work directly with our design studio team, contributing to every stage of the design process—from initial concepts to construction administration, team management, and design implementation. You will be responsible for crafting compelling visual presentations, articulating Curioso’s vision, and designing a project through all project phases, which includes client interactions and consultant coordination. 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

  • Relevant experience and involvement in all phases of design and construction (Concept, SD, DD, CD, and Construction Administration)

  • Proficiency in Revit is required for quick space planning exercises to full construction documentation drawings

  • Strong conceptual and design skills; excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong communication skills

  • Experience in developing thoughtful material palettes and FF&E selections that are in line with project budgets, meet brand standards, and meet lead times.

  • A flexible and open attitude towards new and iterative ways of working are values we highly encourage at Curioso.

  • Accredited Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

  • Contribute to conceptual design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration

  • Convey compelling story/narrative to the internal team and external stakeholders on projects 

  • Work collaboratively with project teams through sketching/modeling design solutions, preparing drawings, editing presentations, sourcing materials, finishes, FF&E, producing construction drawings and specifications

  • Represent Curioso and the design for all consult coordination meetings

  • Manage and streamline the design process for team members in both Chicago and Mérida to drive projects toward implementation


Software/Skill sets:

Must be proficient in:

  • Revit

  • AutoCAD

  • Sketchup/Enscape

  • Bluebeam

  • Adobe Creative Suite (INDD, PSD)

  • Microsoft/Google office 

  • Hand sketching

  • Fluent in English and Spanish

Not required but beneficial skills:

  • 3D Max and/or Lumion

  • SpecSources, Designspec or similar FFE specification programs

  • Sketches, Concepts, Procreate or Morphofolio trace (tablet apps)

  • Autodesk Construction Cloud 

  • Not Required but beneficial: NCIDQ Certification, state licensure and LEED Accreditation

Experience Level:

4-5 years working in an architectural or interior design studio, hospitality-focused preferred.

Location:

Must be located in Merida, Yucatán, Mexico, or willing to relocate.