Senior Interior Designer, Interior Architecture & Design

Ware Malcomb
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. -at-ware-malcomb/

As a Senior Interior Designer at Ware Malcomb, you will deliver innovative design solutions to diverse clients from pre-design to design development. You will lead all aspects of the design process and strategy to create spaces that meet the highest standards of design and functionality. You will guide and mentor team members, collaborate with project teams, and ensure project outcomes meet design intent.

Your Role
  • Meet with clients to develop ongoing relationships and determine clients’ project goals.
  • Follow projects from inception through construction in order to maintain design quality and intent.
  • Conducts programming efforts such as space planning, layout and utilization of furnishings and equipment, lighting, and color coordination.
  • Prepares and conducts client presentations.
  • Responsible for selection and specification of furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering, and artwork. Estimates material requirements and preliminary costs.
  • Solicits bids and assists the Project Manager and client in subcontracting fabrication, installation, and arrangement of the required materials, finishes, and furnishings.
  • Supports the Construction Administration phase by responding to RFI's and CO's and reviewing shop drawings.
  • Keeping the project team on schedule and budget while providing a cohesive design.
  • Implement and utilizes the best practices of Ware Malcomb for all projects and processes.
  • Coordinate with Project Managers and junior team members in correctly documenting design.
  • May mentor and direct the work of less experienced team members and deliver performance evaluations.
  • Contributes to office activities and stay involved in design community organizations.
Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in Interior Architecture Design.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
  • Accreditation/Registration/Licensure or Pursuing Accreditation/Registration/Licensure preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to create complete presentation packages is essential.
  • Experience in Deltek Vision, Newforma, and MS Office preferred.
  • Experience in AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop, Adobe Suite, and Sketchup.
  • Proficiency in Revit.
  • Advanced knowledge of building regulations and safety codes.

The compensation range is $90k-$105k, plus benefits. Read more about Life at Ware Malcomb.
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

Posted 2026-07-04

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