Job title: Interior Designer / Architect – Historic & Adaptive Reuse Focus
Company: Archinect
Job description: We are a boutique, mission-driven architecture firm seeking a thoughtful, detail-oriented Interior Designer / Architect to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about working with existing buildings, enjoys bridging architecture and interiors, and thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment.Responsibilities
- Lead design and documentation for architectural and interior scopes, from concept through construction.
- Work independently to develop interior design packages including space planning, finish selection, and interior elevations.
- Prepare detailed furniture specifications and coordinate with vendors, fabricators, and procurement teams.
- Source and specify materials, fixtures, and furnishings aligned with project goals and budgets.
- Coordinate with consultants, contractors, and clients throughout all project phases.
- Research and document existing conditions for historic or reuse projects.
- Participate in Revit production – setting up drawing sheets, preparing drawings and details.
- Participate in construction administration, including site visits and RFIs.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape a growing practice and take ownership of your work.
- Tailored opportunities for professional development.
- A close-knit, supportive team with a shared interest in providing a very high level of customer service, design quality and impact.
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
- A range of project types where your ideas and expertise are valued.
- 40-hour a week schedule with minimal overtime.
To ApplyPlease submit your resume, work samples, and a note about your interest to the email listed below. Please include examples of both architectural and interior design work, especially related to historic or adaptive reuse projects.Applicant Requirements
- Professional degree in architecture or interior design.
- 7–10 years minimum experience, including work on historic or adaptive reuse projects.
- Strong design sensibility, technical skills and attention to detail, across both architecture and interiors.
- Strong experience composing material palettes, preparing interior elevations, furniture specifications, and material schedules.
- Working proficiency in Revit, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign. Candidates without this experience will not be considered.
- Comfortable coordinating directly with vendors and sourcing FF&E.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, both in person and via remote collaboration tools.
- Licensed or on path to licensure (preferred but not required).
- Familiarity with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards is a plus.
- Rendering experience in Twinmotion or Enscape is a strong plus.
- An entrepreneurial spirit, and a problem-solving attitude are a must.
- Candidates must be local to Chicago
Benefits:Assemble Design Workshop offers a competitive salary and benefits package, to be tailored according to the individual needs of the candidate.Salary:TBD
Expected salary:
Location: Chicago, IL
Job date: Fri, 16 May 2025 07:05:46 GMT
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