Senior Interior Designer - Hybrid, LEED-Platinum Projects

Actalent; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Darien, IL is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead interior architectural design across all project phases, from programming to construction management, with a strong emphasis on client collaboration and Revit-driven drawings.

You will develop space plans, finishes, and furniture specs, coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors, ensure code compliance, mentor junior staff, and balance design quality with project schedules and budgets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture.
• 6+ years of professional experience in an architecture or interior architecture firm.
• Licensure as an Interior Designer or Architect or ability to obtain licensure.
• WELL AP or similar sustainability credentials are valued.
• Experience across civic project typologies such as municipal/government, emergency/safety, community/recreation center.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior architectural design across all project phases.
• Develop space plans, interior architectural details, and material and finish palettes.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Serve as a client-facing team member to manage expectations and communicate design concepts.
• Coordinate and produce high-quality drawings and specifications using Revit.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables; contribute to quality control reviews.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Adapt to project needs with strong collaboration and design quality.

Skills

Revit proficiency

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Design sensibility

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Architecture/Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Actalent in Darien, IL is seeking an experienced Interior Designer to lead interior architectural design across all project phases, from programming to construction management, with a strong emphasis on client collaboration and Revit-driven drawings.

You will develop space plans, finishes, and furniture specs, coordinate with architects, engineers, and contractors, ensure code compliance, mentor junior staff, and balance design quality with project schedules and budgets.