Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.

Your Opportunity

Stantec’s Buildings group in Chicago provides Architecture, Interior Design and Engineering across multiple sectors including workplace, education, healthcare, hospitality, multi-family housing, civic, and research and development. Our team is passionate about the design quality of the built environment and creates designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. We believe in working with good people, building cool places and making a difference in the lives of the community around us.

Our practice is renowned for creating high-performance and award-winning buildings and interiors. We’re passionate about the design quality of the built environment and create designs that are timeless, intelligent, and sustainable. This is the place where great ideas and rewarding careers call home. In our multidisciplinary, team-based environment, collaboration is key among a talented group of architects, engineers, interior designers, and project managers, who work together to create innovative and integrated solutions for a wide range of clients.

The primary role of the Senior Interior Designer is to interpret and translate the needs and desires of a client as well as any architectural direction set forth into cohesive interior design solution as well as lead and mentor others. The role will provide a great career opportunity for an ambitious leader ready to work with a team of energized and talented staff from diverse backgrounds and with an established client network. This process will involve production and leading production of drawings (2D/3D), and written material to support the conceptual direction of interior design and FFE. This individual will be required to present their ideas in formal and informal settings with a willingness and desire to hear and respond to constructive feedback. An individual at this level in their career is expected to perform their role within the standard of care acceptable to their peers in the industry. A Senior Interior Designer is expected to work collaboratively with the team, conceptualizing, developing, and documenting varying aspects of interior design of a project, including but not limited to space planning, interior architecture, interior materials and palette, specifications and FFE.

Your Key Responsibilities

General

• Influence is typically within the office major project/client work, and may impact multiple areas of the organization.

• Serve as a champion for innovation and transformation and influence others to demonstrate a growth-mindset.

• Provides diversity in thought, action and awareness.

• Seeks out opportunity to collaborate across the business. Actively engage with the Stantec community and serves as a leader in their local professional community. Strong external reputation as a thought leader who understands client and community needs and can differentiate our world-class expertise.

• Effectively lead, challenge, and inspire staff to work together cohesively as a team.

• Provide design direction and provide mentorship of the team.

• Collaborate with sector leads to deliver truly integrated project solutions and strengthen/broaden the interiors team experience base.

• Liaise with Stantec Interior Design Groups across region/sector and opportunities.

• Participate in strategic business development for the Interior group.

• Contribute towards the development of goals, strategies, and client focused culture of the practice. Qualifications - External

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• To lead in creative and critical thought.

• To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written) as well as coach staff to reach this level.

• Ability to lead/direct space planning, block planning and adjacencies in coordination with design program.

• Ability to hand sketch and communicate concepts and ideas to others effectively. To lead a team and collaborate in project team setting. To engage and lead in creative and critical thought. To interpret sketches, drawings, program and other similar material. To communicate abstract ideas (verbal/written/graphic).

• Advanced experience in Revit and the use of it as a design tool.

• Experience with the most recent design software (Sketch-up, Rhino, Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator, etc.) is preferred.

• Advanced understanding of lighting/fixtures.

• Advanced understanding of FFE and specifications.

• Advanced understanding of client's expectations of deliverables at different phases of projects including construction documents.

• Requires understanding of Microsoft Office Suite; prefer experience with Newforma.

Design Excellence

• Has an exceptional resume of work.

• Lead the interiors team with individual responsibilities in projects.

• Inspire creativity, critical thought, and design excellence both internally and externally.

• Lead the project teams in setting the visionary goals for design.

• Deliver creative, high quality, fiscally responsible project solutions based on best practices and meeting client goals.

• Support the strategic direction and actively manage the performance for work produced by team members and contributors to ensure successful business outcomes. Provide inspirational and inclusive design project leadership, contribute to workplace culture.

Business Development / External

• Act as company representative at client and industry functions, conferences, and seminars.

• Support achieving annual sales & revenue targets for your area of practice, through client management, market development, pursuit strategies, and/or technical expertise. Strong industry connections including potential clients, colleagues, consultants, and strategic partners.

• Build relationships with existing and new clients, demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit in managing their business.

• Develop relationships with clients and industry leaders.

• Active member in local or national industry associations.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Interior Design or related field is required.

• Licensed Interior Designer is preferred.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience.

• LEED Green Associate or LEED AP is preferred.

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Range:

• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas-$86,800.00 - $130,200.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago
Organization: 2227 Buildings-US Illinois Architecture-Chicago IL
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 30/01/2026 03:01:10
Req ID: 1004022

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.