Interior Designer II

A multi-disciplinary design firm in Chicago is looking to add an Interior Designer II to their team!

• 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 Sketch Up 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

• Bachelor and/or Master’s Degree in Interior Design 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, Sketch Up, and Adobe Creative Suite

• Experience with in SD, DD

• Experience with FF&E selections

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

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)

This is a hybrid position in Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.

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