A multidisciplinary creative design firm in Chicago is looking to add an Interior Designer to their team!

Job Description:

Reviews all work of project team members (Designer I, Design Assistant, and Intern)Executes project deliverables in the time allotted per project schedule as set forth by Project Manager and Senior DesignerAbility to generate iterations and options of the design for review as directed by the Senior DesignerAbility to communicate utilizing hand sketches for quick ideasAbility to study plans, elevations, and details in CADGeneral technical knowledge of spatial requirements, design standards, and construction standardsAbility to accurately interpret conceptual designs into 3D models utilizing SketchUp and creating visualizations in EnscapeUtilizes Bluebeam effectively to communicate internally and externallyAbility to redline renderings, modeling, and prototypes completed internally or externally to align with design conceptsAbility to successfully delegate project team tasks and information to ensure design deliverables align with scheduleUnder supervision of Senior Designer, communicates with client to distribute project deliverables and seeks information as neededReview Intern schedules, coordinates with Project Managers as neededAbility to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple projects working with the Project ManagerAbility to track and document changes/revisions for integration into design deliverables

Qualifications:

Bachelor and/or Master in Interior Designer or Interior Architecture5-7 years of experience working in an interiors firmPortfolio should include custom restaurants and custom hospitality work (retail, hotels, amenity spaces)Must have completed 3+ custom restaurant projectsAbility to train and mentor junior designersProficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative SuiteExperience within SD, DDExperience with FF&E selectionsJob Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.86/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 Feb 13, 2026.

About Actalent

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