Senior Interior Designer

An established Architecture and Interior Design firm located in the heart of downtown Chicago is looking to add a Senior Interior Designer to their team!

Job Description

• Develop interior design solutions that meet client goals
• Participates in the coordination process with consultants, MEP, etc.
• Coordinates and oversees the work of interior design project team members
• Provides mentorship to junior team members
• Participates in client meetings
• Creates plans and 3D renderings, assembles presentation drawings, and finish boards
• Responsible for construction documentation and quality checking their own work and work of team members
• Participates in the submittal process (addenda sketches, drawing revisions)
• Assists with the permitting process
• Participates in punch-list walk throughs

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters of Interior Design from an accredited university
• 8+ years of experience
• Prior experience on K-12 education, workplace, municipal, or library projects
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience and ability to work independently across all project phases (SD, DD, CD, Bidding/Permitting, CA)
• Experience in FF&E (research, selection, specs, working with FF&E vendors)
• Experience with leading/managing a team & multiple projects (scheduling/hours, workload, deadlines, QA/QC)
• Knowledge of building codes and standard construction methods
• Willing and able to travel locally (2x/month)
• Experience that would be a plus: NCIDQ Certification, working knowledge of the Adobe Suite, experience in Deltek for project management

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.05 - $43.27/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.