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Job Description

Lead interior architectural design across all project phases, including programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration. Develop space plans, interior architectural details, material and finish palettes, furniture selection, specifications, and procurement. Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to deliver integrated design solutions. Serve as a client-facing team member by understanding project goals, managing expectations, and clearly communicating design concepts and recommendations. Coordinate and produce high-quality drawings and specifications using Revit and related tools. Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards. Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities. Manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables; contribute to quality control reviews. Mentor and support junior staff as appropriate. Adapt to project needs by contributing in both leadership and support roles while maintaining strong collaboration and design quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior architectural design across all project phases.
• Develop space plans, interior architectural details, and material and finish palettes.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors.
• Serve as a client-facing team member to manage expectations and communicate design concepts.
• Coordinate and produce high-quality drawings and specifications using Revit.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables; contribute to quality control reviews.
• Mentor and support junior staff.
• Adapt to project needs with strong collaboration and design quality.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Revit and familiarity with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Strong design sensibility balancing aesthetics, function, and constructability.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Interior Design, or Architecture.
• 6+ years of professional experience in an architecture or interior architecture firm.
• Licensure as an Interior Designer or Architect or ability to obtain licensure.
• WELL AP or similar sustainability/wellness credentials are valued.
• Experience across civic project typologies such as municipal/government, emergency/safety, community/recreation center.

Work Environment

Located in Darien, IL & Chicago, IL, the office offers a large, spacious environment with ample parking and a large kitchen/dining area. Employees work a flexible schedule, with four 9-hour days at the office and a half-day remote on Fridays. The dress code is business professional Monday through Thursday, with a more relaxed business casual on Fridays. The office features an open floor plan with cubicle layout, lots of natural light, and opportunities for social events and company outings. It is a LEED Platinum building, and hybrid vehicle drivers can enjoy priority parking.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Darien, IL.

The pay range for this position is $83000.00 - $95000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a hybrid position in Darien,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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