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Job Title: Interior ArchitectJob Description Join our dynamic team as an Interior Architect, where you will execute project deliverables within specified timelines, coordinate design documentation, and ensure alignment with programmatic needs and design intent. You will play a critical role in the design process, from schematic phases to construction administration, using your knowledge of spatial requirements, product data, and construction standards. Responsibilities + Execute project deliverables as coordinated by the Project Manager. + Coordinate documentation that captures design decisions, addressing functionality and programmatic needs. + Maintain alignment with design intent and raise concerns when necessary. + Create design documentation during schematic through construction administration phase. + Coordinate custom furniture and fixture details to align with design direction. + Review outside consultants' drawings and assist with shop drawing reviews and RFIs. + Independently manage tasks and delegate project team tasks as required. + Communicate with clients to distribute project deliverables and seek information. + Train and mentor Technical Designer I. Essential Skills + Technical architecture experience utilizing AutoCAD for restaurant projects. + Experience leading construction administration for restaurant projects. + Ability to produce millwork drawings in AutoCAD. + 5-7 years of relevant experience within the restaurant/custom hospitality market. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design. + Sketchup skills for interpreting renderings are a plus. Work Environment Work in a beautiful, lively office on the outskirts of West Loop with an open concept and dog-friendly atmosphere. Enjoy flexible start times between 8:00-9:00 am and a schedule of Monday to Thursday in-office, with Fridays at home. Engage in team outings at the nearby brewery, participate in a summer weekend retreat for team bonding, and work on 100% custom projects. Expect a workload of 42-45 hours per week, with busy periods during deadlines. Benefit from 10 days of PTO in the first year, increasing incrementally, and enjoy holiday pay and time off during Christmas and New Year's week. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $43.27/hr. 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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .