Temporary Interior Design Instructor Jobs in Wheeling, IL

A multidisciplinary and creative design firm located on the outskirts of the West Loop is looking to add an Interior Designer to their team!

Job Description

As an Interior Designer, you will be responsible for executing project deliverables in alignment with the design direction set by the Senior Designer. You will develop design iterations and options, communicate ideas through various mediums, and translate conceptual designs into coordinated documentation using multiple design tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop design iterations and options for review
• Communicate design ideas through sketches, plans, elevations, and 3D models
• Translate conceptual design into documentation from Schematic Design through Construction Administration using CAD, SketchUp, Enscape, Bluebeam, and other tools
• Coordinate finish plans, material selections, specifications, schedules, and supporting product information
• Apply knowledge of spatial requirements, construction standards, product performance, and applicable code requirements
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, vendors, and fabricators to integrate project information and resolve conflicts
• Develop and coordinate custom furniture, millwork, fixtures, and architectural details
• Review and redline drawings, renderings, models, and consultant documentation for accuracy
• Delegate tasks to junior team members and provide necessary information for deliverables
• Communicate with clients, consultants, vendors, and project partners to distribute deliverables

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture
• 6+ years of experience working within the custom hospitality interiors space
• Experience supporting design projects from start to finish
• Ability to manage projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and the Adobe Creative Suite
• Portfolio should include hospitality projects such as boutique hotels with amenity spaces, custom retail, custom restaurant, or student housing

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

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.86/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 Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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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