Senior Interior Designer - Chicago

About KTGY

With strategic office locations across the U.S. and more than three decades of design leadership, KTGY brings together architecture, interior design, branded environments, and urban design to realize innovative concepts for how people live. Guided by core values of design, collaboration, care, and partnership, the firm creates solutions that positively impact clients, communities, individuals, and the environment.

Based in Chicago, the Interior Design studio is an award‑winning collection of boundary‑pushing designers who deliver artful interiors through contextual research, inspiration, and a storytelling process that brings a client’s vision to life. The studio collaborates with other KTGY studios on projects ranging from boutique hotels and sprawling resorts to restaurants, bars, theme parks, and multifamily residential.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development in CAD format (AutoCAD or Revit) and create presentation materials.
• Produce construction documents and FF&E specifications, including research, communication, and documentation required for effective project execution.
• Meet regularly with the Project Leader to discuss design direction, tasks, challenges, schedules, client meetings, and deadlines.
• Lead design coordination with consultants throughout all phases of the design process.
• Conduct quality‑control measures for FF&E specifications, budgets, documentation, and material boards.
• Mentor and guide junior designers at the project level.
• Support senior management during client presentations and meetings.
• Act as the day‑to‑day client contact for design development and design‑related issues.
• Participate in industry events, forums, and conferences as required.

Qualifications

• Accomplished understanding of design principles and theory.
• Strong creative judgment and design application skills for client presentations, including graphic sketches, renderings, graphics, and selection of colors, materials, finishes, and furniture.
• Experience across all phases of the design process: pre‑design, design documentation, FF&E specifications, construction administration, and procurement.
• Proficiency in leading design work using AutoCAD or Revit.
• Ability to lead the development of construction documents and FF&E specifications.
• Effective collaboration and communication with project leaders, consultants, and senior management.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct quality control on budgets, specifications, and material boards.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and fostering their professional growth.
• Comfort acting as the primary client liaison for design development and issue resolution.

Benefits

• Flexible healthcare plans, including an HDHP with company contribution to an HSA.
• Company‑paid dental coverage.
• Covered vision care.
• Comprehensive insurance package (life, AD&D, and disability coverage).
• 401(k) matching program with 100% vesting from day one.
• Bonus opportunities for obtaining licensure or accreditation through the Professional Development Program.
• Collaborative work environment with flexibility.
• Hybrid in‑office work model.
• Flexible Alternative Work Week options to design a schedule that works for you.
• PTO and holidays to recharge and celebrate.
• Free unlimited confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness programs and resources.
• Additional perks and benefits that extend to family members.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $75,000 – $95,000 annually.