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DLR Group

Interior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$69K - $108K/yr

Chicago, Illinois Position Summary: As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved ...

CannonDesign

Interior Designer II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57K - $72K/yr

With limited direction, Assist Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with the execution ... The salary range for this position to be filled in our Chicago, IL office is $57,905 to $72,335 ...

Farnsworth Group

Interior Designer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$57K - $85K/yr

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Interior Designer in the posting locations below. In this role, your ... Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO What You'll Do: * Responsible for the design and delivery of the ...

Farnsworth Group

Interior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57K - $85K/yr

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Interior Designer in the posting locations below. In this role, your ... Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO What You'll Do: * Responsible for the design and delivery of the ...

Farnsworth Group

Interior Designer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57K - $85K/yr

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Interior Designer in the posting locations below. In this role, your ... Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO What You'll Do: * Responsible for the design and delivery of the ...

Baker Barrios Architects, Inc

$100 - $125/hr

Senior Interior Designer Full Time Interiors Chicago, Chicago, IL, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1064 Position Overview The Senior Designer - Interiors leads the design and execution of interior ...

CannonDesign

Interior Designer II

Chicago, IL · On-site

$57K - $72K/yr

With limited direction, Assist Senior Interior Designer and/or Project Manager with the execution ... The salary range for this position to be filled in our Chicago, IL office is $57,905 to $72,335 ...

Farnsworth Group

Interior Designer

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$57K - $85K/yr

Farnsworth Group is seeking an Interior Designer in the posting locations below. In this role, your ... Chicago, IL or St. Louis, MO What You'll Do: * Responsible for the design and delivery of the ...

CannonDesign

$60 - $80/hr

This position may be filled in the Chicago, IL or Buffalo, NY office. ABOUT THE ROLE This position ... Provide support to the Senior Interior Designer with furniture, fixtures and equipment (FFE ...

Actalent

Interior Designer

Chicago, IL · Hybrid

$38.46 - $43.26/hr

Interior Designer We are seeking a talented and experienced Designer to coordinate workplace and ... Work Environment The position is based in our Chicago office, which has an open, colorful layout ...

Hsuoffice

Interior Designer (Austin)

Austin, TX · On-site

$60 - $80/hr

We work throughout Texas and across the country in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta and Denver. About the Position We are seeking an experienced Interior Designer to join our ...

Socket.dev

Interior Designer III

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Perkins&Will is seeking a design-driven Interior Designer with 3-8 years of experience to join us in our Chicago studio. This role thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and blends ...

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How much do chicago interior designer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for chicago interior designer in the United States is $72,849.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $83,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Chicago interior designer?

A Chicago Interior Designer is responsible for creating functional and aesthetically pleasing indoor spaces tailored to clients' needs. They select color schemes, furnishings, materials, and layouts while considering architectural elements and local design trends. Interior designers in Chicago often work on residential, commercial, or hospitality projects, collaborating with clients, contractors, and vendors. They must also stay informed about city building codes and sustainability practices to ensure compliance and efficiency.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Chicago interior designer?

A typical day for a Chicago Interior Designer often includes meeting with clients to discuss design goals, creating and revising design concepts using digital tools, sourcing materials and furnishings, and coordinating with contractors or architects. Designers frequently visit project sites to oversee construction progress and ensure that the implementation matches the approved vision. Collaboration is key, as interior designers regularly work with vendors, suppliers, and various tradespeople to keep projects on track. This dynamic role combines creative problem-solving with organizational and communication skills to deliver functional, aesthetically pleasing spaces.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chicago interior designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Chicago Interior Designer, you need expertise in spatial design, color theory, and project management, typically supported by a degree in interior design or a related field. Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as familiarity with local building codes and, ideally, NCIDQ certification, is important. Strong communication, creativity, client-relations skills, and adaptability help designers excel when collaborating with clients, vendors, and contractors. These skills ensure successful project execution, satisfy client needs, and enable designers to effectively manage the unique requirements of Chicago’s dynamic commercial and residential markets.

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Infographic showing various Chicago Interior Designer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,849 per year, or $35 per hour.

Interior Designer

DLR Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$69K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

Job description

DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet. If this sparks your interest, you're in the right place.
We have an opening for an Interior Designer to support projects in the Hospitality sector. This role can be based in the following cities:
  • Chicago, Illinois

Position Summary:
As an Interior Designer at DLR Group, you will play a versatile role in our Interiors team, with responsibilities that vary across projects. You will be involved in developing comprehensive material and finish palettes, creating 3D renderings, and preparing presentation drawings. You'll also coordinate the design and technical development of interior aspects of projects, working closely with the integrated design team to deliver high-quality work that meets project scope, schedule, budget, and fee requirements.
In addition, you may assist the project manager with scheduling, developing work plans, creating cartoon sets, and ensuring QA/QC throughout the project. You'll often take the lead on interior design efforts, client interactions, and presentations. Our Interiors team is committed to upholding and promoting our company's core values in every aspect of their work. This role offers an opportunity to grow your skills and make a meaningful impact on a variety of projects.
If you are a collaborative thought leader with a strategic mindset this might be the position for you. DLR Group is 100% employee owned and as such you'll enjoy the opportunity to have ownership in the Firm. We rely on all our employee-owners to apply their financial acumen to grow the Firm profitably.
What you will do:
  • Develop creative and technically sound solutions to design challenges, ensuring design excellence
  • Integrate quality assurance/control processes and company standards, coordinating with Project Managers
  • Maintain project schedules and ensure timely delivery of project documents
  • Demonstrate strong conceptual design, space planning, and ability to detail constructable design ideas
  • Apply appropriate products, materials, and FF&E aligned with sustainability goals, and create graphic presentations
  • Demonstrated ability to develop material palettes and FF&E selections that align with project budgets, brand standards, performance requirements, and lead times, while producing accurate FF&E specifications, including custom furnishings with supporting line drawings and technical documentation.
  • Attend site walks and Construction Administration meetings, sharing lessons learned to improve project coordination
  • Lead collaboration within the project team, generating and communicating design ideas and solutions
  • Ensure BIM standards are applied, oversee QA/QC procedures, and resolve clash detection issues
  • Manage time effectively and align construction/material costs with project budgets

Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in interior design
  • Undergraduate Degree in Interior Design required
  • In pursuit of Professional licensure
  • Comprehensive technical knowledge with strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Proficient in Revit and knowledgeable in Bluebeam with strong proficiency in A/E/I/P software
  • Expertise in design techniques, tools, and sustainable principles for producing precise technical plans
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and attention to detail
  • Excellent written, verbal, and graphic communication skills with the ability to multitask
  • Actively seeks to enhance knowledge and contributes to marketing and business development efforts

Our comprehensive Benefits at DLR Group include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401(k) plan, employee stock ownership, and bonus opportunities. Compensation considerations are based on location, experience, and skills. The suggested pay range for this position is:
Pay Range
$69,850-$108,350 USD
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients' success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles. Our teams champion true collaboration, open information sharing, shared risk and reward, value-based decision making, and proficient use of technology to deliver exceptional design. We are pursuing the goals of the 2030 Challenge, the ME2040, and the SE2050, and are an initial signatory of the China Accord and the AIA 2030 Commitment.
Through our values - commitment, creativity, environmental stewardship, fun, integrity, ownership, sharing, teamwork - we elevate the human experience through design, together.
DLR Group follows a four-day in-office work model, with employees having the flexibility to work somewhere other than the office on Fridays.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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