Interior Designer

About the role

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Interior Designer to join our in-house design team. The position is based in our ARCO Chicago or Downers Grove office, focusing on tenant improvement and adaptive re-use projects in various sectors such as entertainment, hospitality, workplace, education, aviation, and industrial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of interior design, from concept design to development.
• Conduct code research, test fits, and preliminary space plans, including 3D axonometric views.
• Prepare and lead programming and presentation calls with clients.
• Work closely with clients and Project Managers to develop schematic and design development level drawings.
• Conduct code study, zoning, life safety, occupancy, and plumbing requirements.
• Create 3D views, renders, and interior fly-thru videos for clients.
• Cook up design cost with in-house construction PMs to ensure selections are within budget.
• Coordinate design cost with in-house construction PMs to ensure selections are within budget.
• Communicate with MEP and other trades to coordinate design intent and avoid clashes.
• Be a problem solver for all things design-related and assist PMs in bringing the client’s vision to life.
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to accomplish desired results.
• Commit to quality by self-reviewing work and ensuring it meets professional and team standards.
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations.
• Help build the team’s capabilities. This could be enhancing Revit families, developing rendering tools, streamlining finish selections… endless possibilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design.
• 8-12 years of professional experience.
• Excellent programming and space planner skills.
• Basic understanding of building code, Chicago code a plus.
• Comfortable presenting to clients.
• Proficient in Revit, Rendering Software (Enscape or Lumion preferred), and Adobe Suite.

Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills

• Not specified.

Benefits

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program.
• Generously funded profit sharing.
• Traditional and Roth 401k.
• Tuition reimbursement for associates.
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child.
• One-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel.
• One-week paid volunteer leave each year.
• 100% charitable match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave.

Pay

Typical base compensation for the Architectural Designer role is between $90,000 and $120,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range.

Schedule

A hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days work from home) is offered.