Interior Designer

NORR; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

NORR in Chicago is seeking an Interior Designer to develop design solutions, conduct research, and coordinate the design through all project phases. You will produce site surveys, concept designs, drawings, models, and renderings using REVIT, AutoCAD, and related software.

Qualified candidates have post-secondary education in interior design, 4–8 years of project experience, strong time management, client coordination, and familiarity with building codes.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in interior design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign and Microsoft Office.
• Experience in interior design and presentation; demonstrates creativity and aesthetic knowledge.
• Familiar with mechanical, electrical, and structural permits and building codes.
• Prior experience in project delivery, project management, and client management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys, feasibility studies, concept design schematics and material/furniture systems research.
• Prepare presentation boards and other presentation materials
• Prepare drawings, models and renderings, following office standards
• Attend meetings to coordinate drawings and resources, determine project criteria
• Prepare furniture procurement documents and manage delivery of furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Coordinate construction drawings in REVIT

Skills

Interior design

Presentation

Time management

Collaboration

Client coordination

Education

Post-secondary education in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Photoshop

InDesign

Microsoft Office

Job description

This is an exciting time to join our team. As we continue to grow, we are looking for talented professionals who are ready to make an impact, collaborate with exceptional colleagues, and help shape the future of the built environment. If you are looking for a place where your expertise will be valued, your career can grow, and your work will make a difference, we invite you to explore what is possible with us.

We empower our employees to choose where they work whether remotely, from home or from one of our office locations because we believe flexibility, trust, and collaboration drive great results.

We are seeking an Interior Designer who will assist in the development of design solutions, conduct research on behalf of the design team, and coordinate the design through all phases of the project.

You Will Make an Impact by

• Conducting site surveys, feasibility studies, concept design schematics and material/furniture systems research to ensure a satisfactory solution is delivered that meets quality parameters, project timelines and budgetary requirements
• Preparing presentation boards and other presentation materials
• Preparing drawings, models and renderings, following office standards
• Attending meetings to coordinate drawings and resources, determine project criteria and provide information
• Preparing furniture procurement documents and manage the process of delivery of furniture, fixtures and equipment
• Gaining familiarity with current design trends, FFE distributors and presentation techniques to improve skills and implements them on project work
• Preparing and coordinate construction drawings in REVIT

You Will Bring to the Team

• Have successfully completed related post-secondary education
• Proficient in Interior Design software skills (i.e. AutoCAD, Revit, Photoshop, InDesign Microsoft programs)
• Have experience in interior design and presentation; demonstrates creativity and aesthetic knowledge
• Is familiar with Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural permits and building codes
• Prior experience in project delivery, project management, and client management is required
• Possesses superior time management and problem solving skills
• Demonstrates an ability to coordinate with other team members and to collaborate with other professional disciplines
• Membership as an Interior Designer with a Relevant Registered Association is considered an asset
• 4-8 years of project work experience
• Experience in interior design projects

We Are

The spaces we design and the technology we embrace shape how people live, work, learn, and connect. At NORR, you will collaborate with talented professionals to deliver projects that make a lasting impact on communities across Canada, the US, and the UK. Together we are advancing sustainable design, helping clients reduce environmental impact, and shaping a net-zero future.

As an employee-owned, integrated Architecture and Engineering firm, we support our employees to think differently, embrace innovation, and solve complex challenges together. We invest in your growth, support flexible ways of working, and create opportunities to build a meaningful career.

The hiring base salary range for this vacant position is $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, internal equity and skills.

NORR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic: Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.