SENIOR DESIGN ARCHITECT
Design & Project Leadership | Evanston, IL
Full-Time | In-Person
The Senior Design Architect provides design and project leadership at DMAC, overseeing projects from concept through construction. Working closely with the Principal, this role ensures design excellence, technical quality, and successful project delivery while leading teams and coordinating clients, consultants, and contractors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead projects from concept through construction, maintaining design intent and quality throughout.
• Direct design development and evaluate solutions for aesthetics, functionality, constructability, and budget.
• Oversee project proposals, budgets, schedules, staffing, and resource planning.
• Guide production and coordination of drawing sets, technical details, specifications, and 3D models.
• Manage client, consultant, contractor, and regulatory coordination.
• Monitor project performance: report progress, budgets, schedules, and issues to the Principal.
• Oversee construction administration, including submittals, RFIs, material samples, mock-ups, and site visits.
• Mentor and support design and technical staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Licensed Architect in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• 7–10 years of experience, preferably in high-end hospitality, lifestyle, or multifamily projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects through all phases, from design through construction.
• Strong design sensibility, technical expertise, and knowledge of materials, construction methods, specifications, building codes, and zoning.
• Proficiency in communicating design intent through drawings, models, and detailing.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coordination, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Advanced proficiency of Revit required; working knowledge of AutoCAD, SketchUp, Rhino, Bluebeam Revu, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
BENEFITS
• Competitive salary and health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• 401(k) plan.
• Direct mentorship from our Principals and design team.
• Evanston office within a 10-minute walk of CTA and Metra.
• Dedicated gym.
HOW TO APPLY
Email us at: info@dmacarch.com
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio in PDF format [5 Mb max.].
We look forward to hearing from you!
SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
Interior Design & Project Leadership | Evanston, IL
Full-Time | In-Person
DMAC is an award-winning multidisciplinary design firm creating distinctive environments for leading luxury brands and discerning clientele. Led by Principal and Founder Dwayne MacEwen, our work spans architecture, interior design, and custom product design.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer to lead hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, and residential projects from concept through construction, while maintaining design excellence, managing project delivery, and mentoring team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead interior design concepts and development from programming through construction.
• Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, deliverables, and team resources.
• Direct interior layouts, drawing packages, millwork, custom elements, lighting, and FF&E.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Oversee material and finish specifications, FF&E selection, purchasing, and installation.
• Present design solutions through drawings, 3D models, renderings, and presentations.
• Mentor Junior and Intermediate Designers and support team development.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or equivalent.
• 7–10 years of experience, preferably in hospitality, entertainment, lifestyle, or multi-unit residential projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects from concept through construction.
• Strong knowledge of interior materials, construction, millwork, lighting, FF&E, building codes, and ADA requirements.
• Strong design communication, leadership, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Creative, proactive, and resourceful problem-solver; legally authorized to work in the U.S.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
Revit; working knowledge of AutoCAD and SketchUp; Adobe Creative Suite; familiarity with Enscape, Microsoft Office, and Bluebeam. Designer Pages preferred.
BENEFITS
• Competitive salary and health benefits.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Direct mentorship from our Principals and design team.
• Evanston office near CTA and Metra.
• Dedicated gym.
HOW TO APPLY
Email us at: info@dmacarch.com
Submit a cover letter, résumé, and portfolio in PDF format [5 Mb max.].
We look forward to hearing from you!