Senior Interior Designer: Lead Projects & Mentorship

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design projects in Chicago. The role focuses on design leadership, team mentorship, and coordinating with clients and consultants to ensure quality outcomes.

You will oversee design development, documentation, and presentations while ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and schedules. A strong design portfolio and leadership mindset are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of industry experience required.
• 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field from an accredited institution preferred, or equivalent experience.
• NCIDQ certification and/or licensure preferred or actively pursued.
• Strong understanding of interior design principles, interior architecture, furniture systems, finishes, and presentation techniques.
• Experience in all phases of the design process including programming, schematic design, design development, construction documentation, FF&E budgeting and specifications, procurement, and construction administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead communication and coordination with clients, consultants, vendors, and internal teams.
• Develop design concepts with project leadership and maintain design integrity through all phases.
• Manage project design efforts and provide leadership to junior staff and support teams.
• Assist in technical development and coordination of project documentation for quality and constructability.
• Lead client presentations, material selections, finish palettes, furniture concepts, and design documentation.
• Mentor and educate junior staff while supporting professional growth.
• Participate in budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning discussions.
• Review shop drawings, submittals, and material samples for compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client coordination

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ certification (preferred)

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Spec/Sourcing platforms

Job description

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead interior design projects in Chicago. The role focuses on design leadership, team mentorship, and coordinating with clients and consultants to ensure quality outcomes.

You will oversee design development, documentation, and presentations while ensuring alignment with project goals, budgets, and schedules. A strong design portfolio and leadership mindset are essential for success in this role.