• Interior Designer

    Actalent (Chicago, IL)


    Job Title: Interior DesignerJob Description

     

    The Interior Designer will be responsible for developing and implementing design standards, including expertise in selecting appropriate furniture, fixtures, equipment (FF&E), finishes, and other design elements. This role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to create and coordinate conceptual designs for executive and finance review. The designer will work on strategic design plans for improving internal and external spaces, delivering new initiatives, and managing time and workload effectively based on leadership guidance. Additionally, the designer will develop and lead space planning, programming, and utilization calculations for owned or maintained facilities.

    Responsibilities

    + Develop and implement design standards, including FF&E selection and finishes.

    + Collaborate with project managers to create and coordinate conceptual designs.

    + Work with internal collaborators to develop strategic design plans.

    + Manage time and workload effectively, prioritizing tasks based on leadership guidance.

    + Lead space planning, programming, and utilization calculations.

    + Open, review, and understand architectural plans from third-party architects and engineers.

    + Provide subject matter expertise in design for new or evolving initiatives.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with InDesign and workplace projects.

    + Proficiency in interior design, interior architecture, and schematic design.

    + Experience with FF&E, material selection, ADA compliance, and space planning.

    + Ability to create presentations and test fits.

    + Proficiency in Revit, Bluebeam, and Excel.

    + Strong communication skills.

    + Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or Interior Architecture.

    + 8-12 years of professional experience.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + NCIDQ certification preferred.

    + Experience in multiple typologies such as workplace, aviation, and industrial.

    + General exposure to interior architecture and design.

    + Experience with larger clients/accounts.

    + Ability to assist with resource development, including creating resources for finishes and design guidelines.

    + Prefer experience from a mid-large sized firm.

    Work Environment

    The office is located within the Willis Tower, and the team operates on a hybrid schedule with two days remote work. The position is part of the Corporate Real Estate group that oversees design services across various hubs and locations worldwide. The culture is described as start-up, with a generalist approach within the design group. Projects include work/office spaces, break rooms, mother’s rooms, lounges, and hangar spaces.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 2026.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.