Senior Interior Designer

Senior Interior Designer

We’re partnering with a well-established, design-driven studio in New York City that is looking to add a Senior Interior Designer to their team. This is a hands-on, full-service role for a designer who loves being involved from the earliest concept conversations through final installation and punchlist.

The firm’s work spans bespoke residential and hospitality projects, with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship, materiality, and thoughtful, highly customized interiors.

The Role

As a Senior Interior Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the creative direction of projects and supporting the firm’s Principal as a true right hand. You’ll lead design efforts while remaining deeply involved in the details, collaborating directly with clients and mentoring junior designers along the way.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead projects from initial concept through completion and punchlist
• Develop the overall look and feel of interiors, including space planning and design narratives
• Select and specify FFE, finishes, lighting, and materials
• Design and document custom furniture, rugs, tapestries, and specialty pieces
• Produce and oversee detailed drawing sets and design documentation
• Coordinate with consultants, vendors, fabricators, and contractors
• Present concepts and materials directly to clients
• Mentor and guide junior staff, providing design direction and feedback
• Work closely with the Principal on creative vision, client relationships, and execution

What They’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior Interior Designer on high-end residential and/or hospitality projects
• Strong concept development skills paired with excellent technical knowledge
• Experience designing and documenting custom furniture and decorative elements
• Confidence working directly with clients and managing multiple priorities
• A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with an interest in mentoring others
• Proficiency in industry-standard design and documentation tools

Why This Role

• Meaningful involvement in beautiful, highly customized projects
• A close working relationship with the firm’s Principal
• The opportunity to influence design direction while staying hands-on
• A studio environment that values craftsmanship, collaboration, and thoughtful design

If you’re a senior-level designer who enjoys owning projects end-to-end and contributing creatively at a high level, this is a standout opportunity to do impactful work in a supportive, design-focused studio.