Designer Store Interiors

Brobston Group - New York, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

About the position

The Designer, Store Interiors is responsible for overseeing the store design process from concept to opening, ensuring the brand image is maintained across local and international markets. This role involves collaboration with various teams to define design elements such as furniture, fabrics, lighting, and materials, while also managing project timelines and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and present initial concept design and mood boards.
• Collaborate with the Project Architect during store layouts for each region.
• Maintain communication with international distributors and cross-functional departments such as Creative Visual Merchandising, Marketing, and Procurement teams.
• Research relevant interior trends in retail and residential fields.
• Manage specifications and production of assigned domestic and international finishes, including custom carpets, furnishings, fabrics, and wallcovering.
• Review furniture, lighting, and shop drawings for design compliance and sample submittals.
• Partner with project architect to create presentations for senior management.
• Draw custom furniture, design elevations, patterns, carpets, and floor plans to scale in Autocad.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Initiate market research for additional vendors to source new and existing interior design products.
• Create a positive, innovative, and collaborative culture of designers.
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure engagement and accountability for achieving results.
• Ensure alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in luxury high-end interiors, residential or retail.
• Knowledge of units and measures for site-specific requirements and dimensions.
• Proficient in 2D and 3D software skills, particularly Autocad.
• Ability to produce plans and elevations to scale and draw custom furniture in Autocad.
• Experience with In Design and Power Point.
• Travel required for the position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Experience with Photoshop and Illustrator is preferred.
• Hand sketching skills are preferred.
• Fohlio Specification Program experience is preferred.