Project Architect | Interiors – Technical Interior Designer

SCB; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SCB, a national multi-disciplinary design firm, seeks a creative designer for Chicago projects in mixed‑use, adaptive reuse, aviation, commercial office, and higher education sectors. You will collaborate across the design team and lead with the PM or Principal, coordinating with consultants to prepare technical drawings and interiors studies.

The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of post‑graduate experience, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, SketchUp, Rhino, and Adobe

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture.
• 5-15 years post‑graduate, full‑time experience in a design/architectural firm.
• NCIDQ Certificate Holder, RID or Licensed Architect preferred.
• Strong design sensibility and attention to detail.
• Experience in residential and commercial office interiors preferred.
• Understanding of all project phases from programming to construction documents.
• Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff.
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and graphics software; familiarity with Enscape, SketchUp, Rhino.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement project design philosophy and drive successful project execution through design and construction phases.
• Prepare design details, technical drawings, and coordinate with in-house team and external consultants.
• Demonstrate knowledge of interior architectural finishes and performance standards to meet client expectations.
• Organize work efforts of the project team and facilitate communication with clients and consultants.
• Coordinate FF&E in drawings and specs.
• Ensure design intent is reflected in drawings and specs.
• Lead team meetings and client presentations with multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and train junior staff constructively.

Skills

Interior design

Architecture

Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Team leadership

Communication

Construction documents

Code compliance

Education

Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture

NCIDQ/RID or Architect license preferred

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Affinity

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Rhino

Job description

General

SCB is an award winning multi-disciplinary design firm with a national presence. We are looking for a creative, passionate, and driven designer to work on mixed‑use multi-family, adaptive reuse, aviation, commercial office and higher education projects in our Chicago office.

At SCB everyone touches the design. Our team is nimble, creative, and efficient. Our designs are responsive, responsible, and distinctive. Our people come from a range of backgrounds, and we value the varied perspectives, experience, and expertise they bring to their work.

The ideal candidate will exhibit a passion for design, show a willingness to work in a collaborative environment, and possess a full understanding of materials, details and construction techniques. You will have the opportunity to work with a team of talented and collaborative professionals on all aspects of project design and development under the oversight of a Project Manager and/or Principal. You will also lead and closely collaborate with the project team, including consultants, to prepare technical drawings, studies, and other collateral related to interior design.

Essential Skills/Attributes

• Accredited professional degree in interior design or architecture
• 5 - 15 years post‑graduate, full‑time working experience in a design or architectural firm
• NCIDQ Certificate Holder, Registered Interior Designer or Licensed Architect preferred
• A strong design sensibility and attention to detail
• Experience in residential and commercial office interiors is preferred
• Thorough understanding of all project phases including programming, space planning, color and material selections, FF&E selections, schematic design, design development, and construction documents
• Capable of performing all construction phase activities including review of shop drawings, material samples, responding to Contractor questions (RFI's) and conducting site visits
• Working knowledge of, and demonstrated experience with, local building codes and accessibility requirements
• Ability to lead a project including consultants and internal staff
• Proficient in Revit, Bluebeam, and graphics software such as Affinity and Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with software programs such as Enscape, SketchUp, and Rhino
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement project design philosophy and work toward the successful execution of the project through design and construction phases
• Prepare design details, technical drawings, and solutions to complex architectural and interdisciplinary problems and coordinate work with others on the project team and external consultants
• Exhibit a thorough working knowledge of innovative interior architectural finishes, including familiarity with manufacturers and performance standards to meet the client’s expectations
• Organize the work efforts of SCB’s project team on a day‑to‑day basis and function as the primary facilitator of communication between the in‑house team, external consultants, and the client
• Coordinate FF&E requirements in the technical drawings and specifications
• Ensure that the design intent is clearly and accurately reflected in the technical drawings and specifications
• Lead team meetings and client presentations, working closely with multidisciplinary teams
• Mentor and train junior staff in a constructive and thoughtful manner

Compensation

• Salary: $70,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
• We support our teams with competitive, comprehensive benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, disability, paid holidays and time off, and 401K retirement matching. SCB has an established flexible work environment, and we encourage our employees to lead healthy and balanced lives.

SCB is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO) in any term, condition or privilege of employment. SCB does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, uniform service member, genetic information or any other status protected by law. SCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which we operate.