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Stantec's Buildings team is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, consultants, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. Our collaborative culture and our innovative, sustainable approach to projects help us create buildings that matter to our world.
Together, we are enhancing the quality of life globally through design.
Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Description
Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world's leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.
Your Opportunity
Join a Top 10 global design firm in our Chicago buildings practice that provides Architecture, Buildings Engineering, and Interior Design services with a 50+ year history and deep commitment to multiple sectors, including hospitality, workplace, civic, retail, healthcare, higher education.
Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We're passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients.
The primary role of the Interior Designer - Hospitality is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into cohesive interior design solution. This process may involve production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. This individual will often be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback. An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. An Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the architectural team, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Conducts basic interpretations of sketches, drawings, codes, program, and other similar material.
• Demonstrates the ability to take direction, respond constructively to feedback, and implement guidance from senior team members within established project goals.
• Supports project team in the development of interior design documentation and presentation materials.
• Assists in the development of a design through sketches, physical models, electronic models, diagrams, massing studies, and other visual formats.
• Utilizes BIM technologies in the development of three-dimensional models of buildings and their components.
• Assists in research of concepts, benchmarks, materials, typology, and precedents.
• Assists in material and furniture selections, space planning and communication with product representatives.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Hospitality design experience preferred.
• Good understanding of Revit (AutoCAD experience preferred) and its use as a design tool.
• Experience with industry-standard design software, including Photoshop and InDesign, is preferred.
• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. To participate and collaborate in project team setting. To engage in creative and critical thought. To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic understanding of lighting/fixtures.
• Basic understanding of materials, FFE and specifications.
• Basic understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents.
• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; prefer experience with Newforma.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a CIDA accredited Interior Design program or related field is required.
• Interior Design License preferred, or intent to obtain licensure is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience is required

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
About Stantec
Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what's previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what's possible.
Pay Range:
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$62,500.00 - $90,600.00 Annually
Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.
Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements
Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: BC-2227 Buildings-US Illinois Architecture
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: Yes
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 05/05/2026 03:05:59
Req ID: 1005719
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