Associate Interior Designer Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

*Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office, 2 days work from home)*

*Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration*

Are you a passionate problem solver? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies

ARCO/Murray National Construction is seeking a highly motivated Interior Designer who is passionate about the design/build construction process to join our in-house design team. This position is based in our ARCO Chicago or Downers Grove office with a focus on tenant improvement and adaptive re-use projects in the entertainment, hospitality, workplace, education, aviation & industrial sectors.

We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Generously funded profit sharing
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave

Typical base compensation for the Architectural Designer role is between $90,000 and $120,000. Candidates with extensive experience may exceed this range. In addition to base salary, the role is eligible to receive discretionary bonus compensation based on individual and company

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country - constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

• Responsible for all aspects of interior design, ranging from concept design to development.
• Conduct code research, test fits, and preliminary space plans, including 3D axonometric views.
• Prepare and lead programming and presentation calls with clients
• Work closely with clients and Project Managers to develop schematic and design development level drawings
• Conduct code study, zoning, life safety, occupancy, and plumbing requirements
• Create 3d views, renders, and interior fly-thru videos for clients
• Coordinate design cost with in-house construction PMs to ensure selections are within budget
• Communicate with MEP and other trades to coordinate design intent and avoid clashes
• Be a problem solver for all things design-related and assist PMs in bringing the client’s vision to life
• Organize, plan, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to accomplish desired results
• Commit to quality by self-reviewing work and ensuring it meets professional and team standards
• Act in a manner of integrity that shows support for the company, its values, and other associates, while maintaining a constant focus on meeting/exceeding customer requirements and expectations
• Help build the team’s capabilities. This could be enhancing Revit families, developing rendering tools, streamlining finish selections… endless possibilities. What can you bring to the team?

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design
• 8-12 years of professional experience
• Excellent programming and space planner
• Basic understanding of building code, Chicago code a plus
• Comfortable presenting to clients
• Proficient in Revit, Rendering Software (Enscape or Lumion preferred), and Adobe Suite

We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resource team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.

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EOE, including disability/vets

• Degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design
• 8-12 years of professional experience
• Excellent programming and space planner
• Basic understanding of building code, Chicago code a plus
• Comfortable presenting to clients
• Proficient in Revit, Rendering Software (Enscape or Lumion preferred), and Adobe Suite