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FitzGerald

Associate Interior Designer

FitzGerald, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Join Our Team at FitzGerald Associates Architects

FitzGerald Associates Architects is a nationally recognized firm specializing in architecture, interior design, and sustainability. Established in 1919, we’ve built a century-long legacy of design excellence, innovation, and community-focused work. We are currently seeking a talented Associate Interior Designer to join our dynamic, collaborative team as we continue shaping the built environment with purpose and creativity.

What We’re About At FitzGerald, we’re dedicated to crafting smart, sustainable, and thoughtful design solutions that support community development and enhance urban living. Our firm offers the stability of an established practice alongside the energy of a forward‑thinking, growing team. We believe in fostering professional growth, encouraging initiative, and providing clear paths to career advancement.

About the Role As an Associate Interior Designer, you’ll contribute to every stage of the design process—from conceptual design through construction and FF&E installation. Members of our team have the opportunity to work across various segments including Mixed‑Use, Multifamily, Senior Housing, Hospitality, Workplace and Retail.

Your Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include, but Not Be Limited To:

Work in synergy with project team to produce design and construction drawings

Participate in research, conceptualizing, visioning, site visits, design, presentations, finish and FF&E selections

Partner with product representatives, furniture dealers, and fabricators to develop knowledge of finishes and furniture

Attend meetings with clients, vendors, consultants and contractors to establish design goals and facilitate implementation

Create specifications and work with furniture dealer(s) to ensure bids meet the client’s budget and timeline

Conduct site visits to review existing conditions, coordinate with contractors and assess design quality is achieved

Guide skill development of junior designers

Contribute to culture building office activities and initiatives

What We’re Looking For: We’re seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

Previous experience of at least 3 years working in the field

Must have minimum 1 year working experience in Revit and thorough working knowledge of AutoCAD, Google Sketch‑up and Photoshop, InDesign also required

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited Interior Design program

NCIDQ certification is encouraged, but not required

Ability to work in a fast paced and collaborative environment, take initiative and be proactive

Willingness to be flexible and manage multiple responsibilities

Light travel and off‑hour attendance of industry events

Compensation Salary range: $62,000 – $82,000, commensurate with experience, skills, and certifications. Additionally, we offer a complete benefits package including medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, plus a generous holiday and paid time off schedule.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Architecture and Planning

Ready to Join Us? Please submit your resume and portfolio via the provided link or email address.

No phone calls, please.

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