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