Interior Designer – High-End Residential
Location: Chicago, Illinois (on site)
Job type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Pay: $75,000 – $90,000 per year
About the Role
A private high-end residential architecture and interiors firm in Chicago is seeking a talented Interior Designer to join our team. You bring a passion for luxury residential design, strong technical skills, and the organization and leadership to carry projects from first concept through installation. You will thrive in a fast-paced studio and take pride in delivering functional, high-end, beautiful designs.
What You'll Do
- Lead interior design projects from concept development through construction administration and installation.
- Collaborate with fellow designers to develop and execute design concepts for high-end residential projects.
- Produce detailed drawings, plans, elevations, sections, and 3D models using AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or similar software.
- Review and approve construction documents and shop drawings to protect design intent.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth project execution.
- Support space planning, furniture selection, and color and material palettes.
- Select and customize furniture and fixtures, working directly with vendors and suppliers.
- Contribute to custom furniture designs that meet client specifications and firm standards.
- Stay current on high-end showrooms and product lines to source premium materials and furnishings.
- Work closely with clients to understand their needs and preferences and bring their vision to life.
- Manage multiple projects at once, meeting deadlines while maintaining the highest quality.
- Handle sensitive client information with discretion.
- Adapt to ever-changing demands and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and problem-solving skills.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in a senior interior design role, preferably focused on high-end residential projects.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD; working knowledge of Revit, SketchUp, or comparable tools.
- Strong knowledge of high-end showrooms, vendors, and product lines.
- Experience in space planning, furniture selection, and color and material selection.
- Familiarity with custom furniture design and coordination.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work well in a collaborative team.
- Strong organization, project and time management, and attention to detail.
- A portfolio showcasing a range of completed residential interior projects.
Compensation and Benefits
Pay scale: $75,000 – $90,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
- 6 paid holidays per year, paid time off, and personal days in accordance with the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance.
- Employees may save for retirement through the state’s Illinois Secure Choice program by payroll deduction (employee-funded, with no employer contribution).
Equal Opportunity Employer
Lyn & Laurent Partners LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital or parental status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities.