Senior Interior Designer: Concept to Construction

HKS INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HKS INC. seeks an experienced interior designer to join our Chicago studio. You will lead design explorations and collaborate across programming, schematic and construction documentation, delivering innovative interiors aligned with client vision and architectural concept.

The role requires advanced proficiency in Revit and visualization tools, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple projects with timely delivery. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field.
• Typically 5+ years of experience in interiors design.
• Advanced experience with Revit, Bluebeam, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• Advanced experience with Twinmotion, Enscape or other visualization tools.
• Intermediate experience with Rhino, Grasshopper and Dynamo; advanced preferred.
• Intermediate skills in AI design tools and VR such as VR headsets and Yulio.
• Intermediate knowledge of sustainability and integrated design guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates on all phases of the design process from programming to construction administration.
• Develop interiors concepts based on client vision and architectural concept.
• Generate renderings and finish plans, specifications and material selections for construction.
• Coordinate documentation for interiors projects with minimal guidance.
• Lead design presentations internally and externally when appropriate.
• Collaborate on implementation documentation and convey design requirements to the team.
• Coordinate with FF&E selections and purchases and RFIs/submittals.
• Participate in and lead team meetings to discuss project issues and coordination.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Project coordination

Education

Accredited interior design/architecture degree

Tools

Revit

Bluebeam

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

Twinmotion

Enscape

Rhino

Grasshopper

Dynamo

AI design tools

VR headsets

Yulio

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

HKS INC. seeks an experienced interior designer to join our Chicago studio. You will lead design explorations and collaborate across programming, schematic and construction documentation, delivering innovative interiors aligned with client vision and architectural concept.

The role requires advanced proficiency in Revit and visualization tools, strong communication, and ability to manage multiple projects with timely delivery. Travel may be required.