Interior Designer II

Interior Designer II

A multi-disciplinary design firm in Chicago is looking to add an Interior Designer II 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
• Ability to generate iterations and options of the design for review as directed by the Senior Designer
• Ability to communicate utilizing hand sketches for quick ideas
• Ability to study plans, elevations, and details in CAD
• General technical knowledge of spatial requirements, design standards, and construction standards
• Ability to accurately interpret conceptual designs into 3D models utilizing SketchUp and creating visualizations in Enscape
• Utilizes Bluebeam effectively to communicate internally and externally
• Ability to redline renderings, modeling, and prototypes completed internally or externally to align with design concepts
• Ability to successfully delegate project team tasks and information to ensure design deliverables align with schedule
• Under supervision of Senior Designer, communicates with client to distribute project deliverables and seeks information as needed
• Review Intern schedules, coordinates with Project Managers as needed
• Ability to track and document changes/ revisions for integration into design deliverables

Qualifications:

• Bachelor and/or Master's Degree in Interior Designer or Interior Architecture
• 5+ years of experience working in an interiors firm - must have completed a minimum of 3 custom restaurant projects
• Portfolio should include custom restaurants and custom hospitality work (retail, hotels, amenity spaces)
• Ability to train and mentor junior designers
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience within SD, DD
• Experience with FF&E selections

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 $36.06 - $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 Mar 31, 2026.

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• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.