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Interior Architect

wight
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/3/2026

Are you looking for an opportunity to do challenging, creative work that makes a real impact? Would you like to be part of a company that respects individual contributions and thrives on collaboration? Do you love to win? Then consider joining Wight & Company. We’re a nationally recognized, award-winning architecture, engineering, and construction firm known for a dynamic company culture that fosters innovation and challenges the status quo, and we’re looking for a talented professional to join our team.

Wight & Company is seeking a talented and motivated Interior Architect with 6 years of professional experience to join our collaborative, multidisciplinary practice. This role involves leading interior architecture projects from early concept through construction, delivering thoughtful, functional, and inspiring environments that align with client goals, technical requirements, and regulatory standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead interior architectural design across all project phases, including programming, conceptual design, design development, construction documents, and construction administration.
  • Develop space plans, interior architectural details, material and finish palettes, furniture selection, specifications, and procurement.
  • Collaborate closely with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors to deliver integrated design solutions.
  • Coordinate and produce high-quality drawings and specifications using Revit and related tools.
  • Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards.
  • Conduct site visits and support construction administration activities.
  • Manage schedules, budgets, and deliverables; contribute to quality control reviews
  • Mentor and support junior staff as appropriate.

Background & Experience Expectations

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Architecture, Architecture, or a related field
  • 6 years of professional experience in an architecture or interior architecture firm
  • Licensure as an Interior Designer or Architect (or ability to obtain licensure) preferred
  • Strong design sensibility balancing aesthetics, function, and constructability
  • Advanced proficiency in Revit; familiarity with AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects
  • Experience across commercial, workplace, education, and civic project typologies

 

Salary Range: $80,000 - $92,000. Individual pay will be based on several factors including experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant.

Wight & Company offers excellent benefits and a wonderful work environment. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k). Our flexible work schedule allows for a healthy work-life balance. For more information about our company, visit our website at www.wightco.com.

Wight & Company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetics, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

Wight & Company values diversity in our workforce. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please call us at 630.969.7000 and ask to speak with a Human Resources representative.

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Salary : $80,000 - $92,000

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