Senior Technical Interior Designer

Aleksandra Nova Design | Chicago, IL 60607 | Project-based contract

$65–$95 per hour | Flexible scheduling

Hybrid, with occasional in-person meetings and site visits in Greater Chicago. Applicants must currently reside in Illinois.

Help turn custom interiors into drawings that builders and fabricators can work from. Aleksandra Nova Design is a Chicago studio specializing in luxury residential and boutique commercial interiors. You’ll work with our Creative Director and drafting team to resolve details, review drawing sets, and produce drawings for custom elements.

What you’ll do

Develop buildable details for custom millwork, cabinetry, stonework, and specialty installations.
Produce and review construction drawings, including elevations, sections, and fabrication details. Flag missing dimensions and coordination issues before drawings are issued.
Review shop drawings and work with contractors, fabricators, and engineers to resolve installation and field conditions. Coordinate structural questions with qualified specialists.

What you’ll bring

Seven or more years of experience in interior design, interior architecture, or technical design development.
Experience with high-end residential renovations, architectural millwork, and construction documentation. You can independently draw and explain how a custom detail will be built.

Software requirements

Proficiency with architectural CAD or BIM software is required. You should be able to independently produce coordinated construction drawing sets and detailed millwork drawings.
Archicad is preferred. Experience with comparable software, such as Revit, AutoCAD, or Vectorworks, is welcome if your work samples show the required level of documentation.
Current Illinois residency and availability for occasional meetings and site visits in Greater Chicago.

This is an independent contractor engagement. Hours vary by project, and schedules are agreed around deliverables. The hourly rate depends on experience and scope. There may be an opportunity to move into a full-time role as the studio grows.

To apply, send your résumé and one relevant work sample, such as a redacted drawing sheet or a portfolio link showing a millwork or construction detail you helped develop. Briefly tell us what you were responsible for.

Pay: $65.00 - $95.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60607