Interior Designer II

CannonDesign; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

CannonDesign is seeking a qualified Interior Designer to join our Chicago office. You will contribute to a multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership on project delivery from programming through construction administration.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience, a degree in interior design or interior architecture, and proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, MS Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with project goals across all phases.
• Assist in development of the design including planning and 3D studies.
• Independently assist in design development and documentation of interior spaces.
• Support Senior Designer with furniture, fixtures and equipment selection and specs.
• Produce drawings conforming to time, cost and quality constraints.
• Identify and apply building and life safety codes to interior design work.
• Prepare renderings and other presentation materials.
• Follow CannonDesign drawing standards and participate in client meetings.
• Support construction administration activities and site visits.
• Mentor less experienced interior design staff and promote design quality.
• Understand proper application of materials.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation

Graphics

Organization

Education

Bachelor or Master’s degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture

4 years related experience

NCIDQ certification (preferred)

Tools

Revit

Enscape

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will have a design or technical focus and be a member of our multi-disciplinary team, collaborating with design and technical leadership and will be an integral part of project teams. Under the direct supervision of designated project leadership the primary responsibilities will include the following:

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL DO

• With limited direction, Assist Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with the execution of the project goals throughout all phases (Programming, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration).
• Assist in the development of the design including planning and three-dimensional studies.
• Independently assist in the design development and documentation of interior spaces to include drawings of floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, pattern designs, elevations, details, etc.
• Provide support to the Senior Interior Designer with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE) selection, layout and specifications throughout all phases of interior design work, as required.
• Produce drawings in conformance with project time, cost and quality constraints.
• Identify, research and apply building and life safety codes to applicable interior design work.
• Prepare renderings and other presentation materials.
• Follow CannonDesign drawing standards.
• Participate in client meetings with Senior Interior Designer to gain client interaction and presentation experience.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch list. Site visits frequently require a physical walk-through of site.
• Mentor less experienced interior design staff and provide guidance in the development of project documents.
• Actively participate and promote design quality.
• Understand proper application of materials.
• May perform other duties as required.

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience required.
• Current NCIDQ certification is preferred.
• Must be able to participate the development of projects' technical or design characteristics and content.
• Strong creative design portfolio is essential as are strong communication, teamwork, presentation, graphics, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Travel as required.

The salary range for this position to be filled in our Chicago, IL office is $57,905 to $72,335 annually. This is the anticipated salary range at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on candidate's geographic location, work experience, education and/or skill level. Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses. We offer a full benefit package including medical, dental and vision coverage as well as flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances. We have paid time off (PTO), flex-time schedules, hybrid work options, a 401k plan and employee perk programs. For a general overview of our benefits, please visit our careers page at https://www.cannondesign.com/careers/benefits

ABOUT OUR FIRM

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. We don’t just dream up solutions — we create and bring them to life in ways to solve some of the biggest challenges facing our clients and the society. At the heart of everything we do is Living-Centered Design, a bold commitment to using our talents to not just improve the world but to truly reshape it for the better. It’s more than a philosophy — it’s who we are, and it drives us to make a meaningful, lasting difference every day.

ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We are relentless in our pursuit of client adoration (not simply satisfaction). Consistent delivery of the best service is what we are about.
• We are committed to ensuring our practice provides equal opportunities for all employees, as we strive to connect with communities around us and focus on the future of design. We support equity, diversity, and inclusion efforts that benefit all employees through the leadership of our DEI Council, our Employee Resource Groups which are open to everyone, and other community initiatives.
• We’re about communication and transparency here. If you want to talk to someone about an idea you have, or a challenge that needs addressing, we’re ready for you.

As a condition of employment, all employees are expected to complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to our internal policies and our Code of Conduct.

CannonDesign is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CannonDesign is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free from any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. It is therefore the firm’s policy to prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicant, CannonDesign employee, vendor, contractor, or client on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. It is also CannonDesign’s policy to prohibit any and all forms of retaliation against any individual who has complained of harassing or discriminatory conduct, or participated in a firm or agency investigation into such complaints.