Architectural Designer

Archinect; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Commuter Transit Benefits

OneMedical Access

Job summary

Brownstone Boys is an Interior Design & Renovation Project Management studio in New York. We hire an experienced designer to lead residential renovations, develop full-home concepts, and translate architectural plans into detailed interior environments.

You will collaborate with Principals, manage design direction, coordinate with AOR, and balance historic preservation with modern livability, delivering mood boards, renderings, and finish schedules for clients and contractors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in residential architecture or interior design.
• Proven experience leading home renovations (NYC townhouses or historic homes).
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and detailing.
• Fluency in finish specifications and millwork design.
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Learn client vision and establish overall design direction.
• Develop full-home design concepts for gut renovations and major remodels.
• Coordinate with AOR on architectural plans and translate them into cohesive interior environments.
• Collaborate with Principals to review design concepts, material selections, and key details.
• Balance historic preservation with modern livability.
• Present mood boards, finish palettes, renderings, elevations, and material concepts.
• Create and oversee finish schedules and material selections.
• Produce detailed drawings and 3D renderings (floor plans, elevations, millwork, tile layouts, lighting).
• Develop custom millwork and built-in design concepts and drawings.
• Oversee FF&E selections and furniture plans.
• Serve as primary creative contact for clients and lead presentations.

Skills

Residential design

Interior design

Leadership

Presentation skills

Project coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Suite

Job description

Brownstone Boys Employer

New York, NY, USLocation:

Tue, Oct 20 '26Posted On

$100,000 - $130,000 annually Pay:

Brownstone Boys is an Interior Design & Renovation Project Management studio specializing in full townhouse renovations. We restore historic homes with deep respect for their original character while bringing in refined, modern, livable design. Our work balances old and new through considered materials, custom details, and timeless, highly functional design. We guide each project from concept through completion, creating layered, deeply personal homes across NYC and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Learn client vision and preferences then establish overall design direction
• Develop full-home design concepts for gut renovations and major remodels
• Coordinate with AOR on architectural plans and translate them into cohesive interior environments
• Collaborate closely with the Principals to review and refine design concepts, material selections, and key architectural details
• Balance historic preservation with modern livability
• Present mood boards, finish palettes, renderings, elevations, and material concepts
• Create and oversee detailed finish schedules and material selections
• Specify materials, fixtures, finishes, and furniture
• Produce detailed design drawings and 3D renderings, including floor plans, millwork details, interior elevations, tile layouts, lighting plans, and finish callouts to clearly communicate design intent to clients, contractors, and fabricators.
• Develop custom millwork and built-in design concepts and drawings
• Oversee FF&E selections and furniture plans
• Serve as the primary creative point of contact for clients
• Lead design presentations and selection meetings and confidently guide clients through decision-making
• Balance inspiration with budget awareness
• Manage client expectations while maintaining design integrity
• Work closely with PM to align design intent with budget and schedule
• Attend site meetings for design-related coordination
• Resolve field conditions that impact design details
• Provide timely clarifications to contractors and trades

Who You Are

• 5+ years experience in residential architecture or interior design
• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
• Proven experience leading home renovations (NYC townhouses or historic homes and plus)
• Strong understanding of construction documentation and detailing
• Fluency in finish specifications and millwork design
• Experience collaborating with architects, engineers, and contractors
• High proficiency in design software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite, etc.)
• Strong presentation skills and client communication abilities
• Highly organized and detail-driven
• Collaborative team player who enjoys who thrives in a cooperative, idea-sharing studio environment.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

Why Work With Us

We are a small, collaborative, and growing team passionate about restoring historic homes and creating thoughtful, livable spaces. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in beautiful, complex renovation projects and grow with our studio.

Position Type:

Full-Time, partial onsite and work from home (at least 3 days in office in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn)

Benefits And Pay

• Starting Salary: $100,000-$130,000yr
• Annual bonus
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• 401k
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• OneMedical Access, Health Advocate, TalkSpace, Employee Assistance Program