Designer | Reimagine Workspaces & Adaptive Reuse

IA; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IA’s Chicago studio is seeking a Designer to reimagine spaces through repositioning, adaptive reuse, and workplace design. You’ll work with an integrated team to connect architectural concepts to client goals and deliver thoughtful, buildable solutions.

The role focuses on leading design development, coordinating with consultants, and mentoring junior designers while advancing materials, finishes, and furniture in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in architecture or design, or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of design experience, including building repositioning and corporate interiors.
• Strong conceptual design, space planning, and presentation skills.
• Understanding of materials, finishes, and how they shape human experience.
• Knowledge of construction documentation, building systems, codes, and ADA/path of travel.
• Experience with construction contract administration.
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, with sketching/rendering skills.
• Interest in AI tools and exploring new technologies to support creativity and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop design concepts for interiors and exteriors from planning through documentation.
• Create space plans, sketches, renderings, presentations, and technical drawings.
• Lead design development for smaller projects and contribute to larger ones.
• Select and coordinate materials, finishes, fixtures, and furniture.
• Coordinate with engineering and landscape consultants to align building systems and site elements.
• Develop architectural details that support design intent, performance, and code requirements.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage assigned design budgets.
• Guide and mentor junior and intermediate designers.

Skills

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Sketching

Space planning

Conceptual design

Mentoring junior designers

6+ years design experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture or design

Tools

Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

IA’s Chicago studio is seeking a Designer to reimagine spaces through repositioning, adaptive reuse, and workplace design. You’ll work with an integrated team to connect architectural concepts to client goals and deliver thoughtful, buildable solutions.

The role focuses on leading design development, coordinating with consultants, and mentoring junior designers while advancing materials, finishes, and furniture in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment.