Lead Interior Design Visionary for Living Studio

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc in Chicago seeks an experienced Interior Design Creative Director for Living Studio to lead interior design vision from concept through delivery. You will mentor teams, shape narratives, and ensure excellence across spaces and FF&E while aligning with brand standards.

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with architecture, client teams, and practice leadership to elevate experiential quality and preserve design intent across all phases of work.

Qualifications

• Exceptional design sensibility and creative judgment.
• Strong understanding of interior architecture, materials, FF&E, and furniture.
• Ability to influence, mentor, and lead without relying on formal authority.
• Confident, collaborative, and aligned with Baker Barrios' Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the interior design vision for Living Studio projects.
• Serve as final creative authority for interior design direction prior to executive escalation.
• Develop narratives, experiential strategies, and conceptual frameworks that elevate Living environments.
• Lead design intents across space planning, materiality, color, lighting, FF&E, and interiors.
• Protect design intent through documentation and delivery, collaborating with technical teams.
• Partner with architectural design leadership to ensure seamless integration between architecture and interiors.
• Lead client visioning sessions, workshops, and key presentations.
• Mentor interior designers and emerging leaders, reinforcing design culture.

Skills

Design leadership

Interior architecture

Mentorship

Brand alignment

Education

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

NIDQ or LEED preferred

Job description

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc in Chicago seeks an experienced Interior Design Creative Director for Living Studio to lead interior design vision from concept through delivery. You will mentor teams, shape narratives, and ensure excellence across spaces and FF&E while aligning with brand standards.

As a senior leader, you will collaborate with architecture, client teams, and practice leadership to elevate experiential quality and preserve design intent across all phases of work.