Interior Designer

Job Title : Interior DesignerJob Description

As an Interior Designer, you will be responsible for the technical and design aspects of major projects, ensuring solutions meet clients' needs. You will select and specify furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), conduct research, and gather pricing and specifications. Your role will also involve coordinating with consultants and FF&E dealers, developing design solutions, and creating visual materials such as plans, 3D renderings, and finish boards.

Responsibilities

Investigate, evaluate, and recommend design solutions tailored to client needs.

Select and specify FF&E; conduct research and gather pricing, specifications, and lead times.

Coordinate with consultants and FF&E dealers, assisting in the development of FF&E specifications.

Develop and contribute to design solutions aligned with client goals.

Create plans, 3D renderings, presentation drawings, finish boards, and other visual materials.

Participate in client meetings and collect programming data.

Support project managers as needed.

Conduct field surveys and document existing conditions; create Revit models.

Produce construction document sets according to established drawing standards.

Participate in submittal processes, addenda sketches, drawing revisions, and permitting.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in Revit is required.

Experience in interior design and FF&E is mandatory.

Knowledge of architectural design, Sketchup, construction drawings, and schematic design.

Experience with educational projects, floor plans, elevations, and drafting.

Ability to produce construction documentation and detail production.

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, site surveys, zoning, and AutoCAD.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Interior Architecture or Interior Design is required.

At least 1 year of post-graduate experience.

Previous experience with educational, municipal, workplace, or public projects is preferred.

Experience with FF&E in a design firm or working with furniture dealers.

Work Environment

Join a 30-person firm located in the Loop, known for its strong family feel and commitment to employee success. Initially, employees are required to work in-office full-time, transitioning to a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office and 2 days remotely. All employees have their own desk space, close to team members. The firm provides 100% premium coverage for health, dental, and life insurance for permanent employees. Employees are encouraged to continue their education and receive support for exam studies and licensure hours. The firm hosts frequent townhall meetings and biannual performance reviews with principals to discuss employee goals and feedback.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00 / 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 Nov 7, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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