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 13, 2026.

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