Designer

This is a contract, hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.

About the role

Actalent is partnering with a leading design firm to find an Architectural Designer with strong workplace and corporate interiors experience. In this role, you will lead and coordinate projects through all phases of design and documentation, collaborating with internal teams, consultants, and clients to deliver high-quality design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate workplace and corporate interiors projects through all phases of design and documentation.
• Create and maintain project drawings, models, renderings, and presentation materials using Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Independently execute, coordinate, and review design and technical documentation through Design Development and Construction Documents phases.
• Produce renderings and visual presentations to effectively communicate design concepts and support client meetings.
• Coordinate FF&E selections, specifications, vendor communications, and design intent throughout project execution.
• Prepare and support client presentations, project meetings, and presentation decks, ensuring materials are clear, compelling, and accurate.
• Collaborate with internal project teams, including pre-construction, to align on scope, budgets, schedules, and project deliverables.
• Track and manage your own project hours, workload, and phase progression to ensure deadlines and milestones are met.
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, and other project stakeholders to maintain project accuracy, progress, and design integrity.
• Review project deliverables for quality, consistency, and adherence to project standards and client expectations.
• Communicate effectively with clients, team members, and consultants while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Work independently with minimal oversight while actively contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Apply knowledge of codes and design guidelines to ensure compliant and functional design solutions.
• Support construction administration activities as needed, including responding to design-related questions and clarifications.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and presentation quality within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Design from an accredited school.
• 6–10 years of professional experience in architecture or interior design.
• Demonstrated workplace and corporate interiors project experience.
• Proficiency in Revit.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Photoshop and InDesign, for renderings and presentation materials.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for client presentations and decks.
• Strong experience working across all phases of a project, including Design Development and Construction Documents.
• FF&E experience, including reviewing specifications, coordinating with vendors, and maintaining design intent.
• Experience supporting client presentations and meetings, including preparation of presentation materials and decks.
• Experience coordinating with internal teams, including pre-construction, regarding project scope, budgets, and deadlines.
• Ability to manage and track your own project hours and phases to meet schedules and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to present ideas clearly to clients and team members.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and design guidelines applicable to workplace and corporate interiors.

Skills

• Accreditation in LEED, NCARB, NCIDQ, and/or WELL is a plus.
• Experience using Enscape.
• Familiarity with Miro.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.26 per hour. Individual compensation offered within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
• 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).