Senior Interior Designer: Concept-to-Construction Leader

Perkins and Will; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Wellness programs

Disability insurance (STD/LTD)

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous PTO

Hybrid work model

Professional development stipend

Pay equity and inclusive culture

Job summary

Perkins & Will in Chicago seeks a design-driven Interior Designer with 3–8 years of experience to join our studio. This role blends creative vision, technical expertise, and team leadership to deliver interior design solutions from concept through construction while engaging clients and mentoring staff.

The candidate will advance innovative, sustainable design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to project success within budget and schedule. Hybrid work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or related discipline required.
• 3–8 years of interior design experience in a multidisciplinary environment preferred.
• LEED GA within 6 months of hire; NCIDQ preparation encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Concept to construction interior design delivery.
• Develops design concepts and integrates architectural process.
• Produces contract documents (floor plans, reflected ceilings, millwork, furniture layouts).
• Coordinates with clients, consultants, and team members.
• Mentors staff and leads design reviews and charettes.
• Ensures sustainability goals are met across projects.
• Participates in meetings and presentations with stakeholders.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Programming basics

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Field observations

Life safety

Furniture specs

Construction administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in interiors/architecture

LEED GA within 6 months

NCIDQ prep

Living Design accreditation options

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Rhino/Grasshopper

MS Office / Adobe Suite

Enscape / VRay

InDesign / Photoshop

Ladybug / Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins & Will in Chicago seeks a design-driven Interior Designer with 3–8 years of experience to join our studio. This role blends creative vision, technical expertise, and team leadership to deliver interior design solutions from concept through construction while engaging clients and mentoring staff.

The candidate will advance innovative, sustainable design, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to project success within budget and schedule. Hybrid work environment offered.