Interior Architect

Position: Interior Designer/Architect

Location: Chicago, IL 60606 (hybrid, onsite 3 days a week)

Salary: $110k-$125k

Duration: 6-month contract to hire

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and/or Architecture
• 5 years of relevant experience within commercial interior design.
• Experience in facility design, space planning and programming, development of standards, and documentation
• Proficiency in creating and delivering design presentations, with strong collaboration, problem solving, and clear communication skills
• Knowledge of construction codes and accessibility regulations
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Microsoft Suite

Pluses

• NCIDQ certification preferred
• Airport Experience

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement space planning, programming, and utilization space calculations for
• United-owned or managed facilities across its network.
• Collaborate with internal and external consultants to develop strategically focused design plans for various project types, including enhancements to operational support areas, public-facing spaces, and the implementation of new initiatives.
• Review and provide feedback on architectural and engineering plans submitted by external
• designers and consultants to ensure alignment with project requirements, industry standards, and design intent.
• Collaborate with United’s Corporate Real Estate project managers to develop and deliver
• conceptual design plans and supporting documentation for executive and financial review and approval.
• Lead the development and improvement of guidelines in collaboration with the design team, including FF&E, material selection and application, and furniture layout.
• Provide design expertise for new and evolving initiatives