Receptionist, Administrative​/Clerical

• Posted on October 12, 2026

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• Chicago, IL 60611, USA
• On-site
• Administrative
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: RECEP
  006043

Work Schedule:

Full-Time, On-Site (Monday - Friday)

Perkins&Will is seeking a friendly, organized, and service-oriented Receptionist to join our Chicago studio! As the first point of contact for visitors, clients, and employees, you'll play an important role in creating a welcoming and professional environment that reflects our collaborative and creative culture.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in keeping things running smoothly. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Chicago studio, where you'll help create a welcoming and positive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors and clients, providing a warm, welcoming, and professional experience.
• Answer and direct incoming calls, respond to inquiries, and connect individuals with the appropriate resources.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and inviting reception area.
• Coordinate conference room reservations, meeting arrangements, and scheduling needs.
• Assist with ordering, coordinating, and setting up lunches and refreshments for client meetings and studio events.
• Provide general administrative support, including document preparation, data entry, filing, and travel arrangements.
• Partner with administrative staff and studio teams to support daily operations and special projects.
• Stay informed about studio activities, events, and procedures to effectively assist employees and visitors.
• Maintain confidentiality and uphold company standards for professionalism, safety, and security.

• At least 1 year of experience in reception, customer service, hospitality, administrative support, or a related role preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a friendly, professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A genuine interest in helping others and contributing to a positive workplace experience.
• Dependability, punctuality, and a strong sense of professionalism and discretion.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

At Perkins&Will, we're passionate about design, creativity, and the people who make our work possible. Our Chicago studio is home to a collaborative team of professionals who value innovation, connection, and community.

As our Receptionist, you'll be an integral part of the studio experience, helping create an environment where our people and visitors feel welcomed, supported, and connected.

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities.

We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, commensurate with qualifications, the annual pay salary range for this position in Chicago is between $50,000 and $60,000.