Designer: Adaptive Reuse & Workplace Design (Chicago)

Interior Architects; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Architects in Chicago is seeking a Designer to reimagine spaces through building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and workplace design. You will join an integrated team to turn ideas into thoughtful, buildable solutions, connecting architectural concepts with materials and client goals.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of design experience, a degree in architecture or design, strong presentation and detailing skills, and proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or design or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of relevant design experience including building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and corporate interiors.
• Strong conceptual design, space planning, architectural detailing, and presentation skills.
• Thoughtful understanding of materials, finishes, furniture, and how they shape human experience.
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, building systems, codes, and accessibility including ADA and path of travel.
• Working knowledge of construction contract administration.
• Proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite with strong sketching and rendering abilities.
• Interest in or experience with AI tools and new technologies to support creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts for interior and exterior environments from planning through construction documentation.
• Create space plans, sketches, renderings, presentations, and technical drawings communicating design intent.
• Lead design development for smaller projects and contribute to larger projects with senior team members.
• Select and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, and furniture as part of a cohesive design.
• Coordinate with engineering and landscape consultants to align building systems and site elements with the design.
• Develop architectural details that support design intent, building performance, and codes.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage assigned design budgets.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Skills

Conceptual design

Space planning

Architectural detailing

Presentation skills

Materials knowledge

Construction documentation

ADA accessibility

AI tools familiarity

Education

Architecture or design degree

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Interior Architects in Chicago is seeking a Designer to reimagine spaces through building repositioning, adaptive reuse, and workplace design. You will join an integrated team to turn ideas into thoughtful, buildable solutions, connecting architectural concepts with materials and client goals.

The ideal candidate has at least six years of design experience, a degree in architecture or design, strong presentation and detailing skills, and proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite.