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Job Title: Interior DesignerJob Description

The Interior Designer will be responsible for developing and implementing design standards, showcasing expertise in selecting appropriate furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), finishes, and other design elements. This role involves working in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external vendors to create strategic design plans for both internal and external spaces. The Interior Designer will also coordinate conceptual designs for executive and finance review/approval, manage workload effectively under leadership guidance, and provide subject matter expertise for new or evolving initiatives.

Responsibilities

+ Develop and implement design standards and select appropriate FF&E, finishes, and design elements in collaboration with stakeholders.

+ Coordinate conceptual designs for executive and finance review/approval.

+ Develop strategic design plans for internal and external spaces and deliver new initiatives.

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

+ Lead space planning, programming, and utilization calculations for owned or maintained facilities.

+ Review and understand architectural plans from third-party architects and engineers.

+ Provide expertise in design for new or evolving initiatives.

Essential Skills

+ 8-12 years of professional experience in interior design and architecture.

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

+ Proficiency in InDesign with experience on workplace projects.

+ Skills in interior design, interior architecture, schematic design, FF&E, material selection, ADA compliance, space planning, test fitting, presentation, Revit, Bluebeam, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.

+ Experience preparing construction documents and reviewing architectural plans.

+ Experience in multiple typologies, with preference for workplace, aviation, and industrial projects.

+ Strong communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ NCIDQ certification preferred.

+ Experience with resource development such as creating resources for finishes, Revit templates, and design guidelines.

+ Exposure to larger clients/accounts with set standards.

Work Environment

The position is based at the headquarters located within the Willis Tower, operating on a hybrid schedule with two days remote work. The Corporate Real Estate team is responsible for designing and developing spaces across global hubs and stations. The team culture resembles a start-up where everyone acts as a generalist. This long-term contract position offers exposure to large-scale projects and the opportunity to work on diverse spaces such as office spaces, break rooms, lounges, and hangars.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.27 - $52.88/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 19, 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.