SENIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER

Avroko - New York, NY

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Interior Designer will lead a design team in a collaborative environment focused on high-end, conceptually driven projects in hospitality, including restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential spaces. This role emphasizes inclusivity and creativity, requiring exceptional design skills and the ability to manage projects from inception to completion while maintaining high standards of work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team toward external presentations including mood boards, 3-D modeling, photoshop renderings, CAD drawings, image research, material selections, and high-end FF&E selections.
• Engagingly and persuasively present work internally and externally.
• Act as a liaison between the Principal in Charge and the design team during the design process.
• Lead the coordination and production of technical drawings including contract document sets, FF&E specifications, material schedules, and budgets.
• Review all documents to ensure they incorporate design intent and technical accuracy.
• Manage design coordination within the design team and between the Owner's consultants and AvroKO.
• Manage communications and coordination between AvroKO and consultants.
• Review construction administration services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field reports, and punch list reviews while resolving CA issues.
• Participate in coordination with consultants and vendors.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor interior designers.
• Coordinate with Design Managers in providing services per scope, budget, and schedule.
• Promote a culture of design excellence and creativity within the studio.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school.
• 8+ years of post-graduate design experience with significant experience in high-end, conceptually driven design.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other 3D modeling software.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Experience leading design teams and building strong client relationships.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of high-end FF&E, materials, and specifications.
• Demonstrate strong conceptual approach to design and persuasive presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with design directors and creative managing directors across the firm.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k matching
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Yearly professional development reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Paid birthday
• Paid time off