Business & Operations Manager

Interior Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Business & Operations Manager for a Chelsea-based interior design studio. This in-person role will serve as the operational backbone of a growing team, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution in a fast-paced creative environment.

You will collaborate with leadership to manage day-to-day operations, financial workflows, and internal processes, aiming to streamline projects and support both business and design efforts.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operations or office management experience in a design-focused studio.
• Hands-on experience with Design Manager software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day studio operations, ensuring a well-organized, efficient, and welcoming office environment.
• Manage project financials using Design Manager, including invoicing, purchasing workflows, and basic bookkeeping.
• Support leadership with scheduling, business development tracking, and high-level administrative coordination.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, IT support, building management, and procurement logistics.
• Identify, implement, and continuously refine internal processes to improve team efficiency and workflow clarity.
• Act as a central hub of communication, ensuring alignment across projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Skills

Operations

Office management

Business administration

Communication

Project coordination

Tools

Design Manager

Job description

Business & Operations Manager | New York, NY

We are hiring for our client, a highly regarded, design-driven interior design studio based in Chelsea, seeking a Business & Operations Manager to serve as the operational backbone of their growing team.

This is a pivotal, in-person role for someone who thrives on bringing structure, clarity, and momentum to a fast-paced creative environment. You’ll work closely with leadership and the broader team to ensure the studio runs seamlessly, balancing high-level operational oversight with hands‑on execution.

You’ll join a collaborative, energetic team of self-starters who deeply value positivity, accountability, and attention to detail. If you’re highly organized, naturally proactive, and enjoy wearing multiple hats, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

The Opportunity

From managing day-to-day studio operations to overseeing financial workflows and refining internal processes, you will play a critical role in supporting both the business and creative sides of the firm.

The Culture

Our client’s studio is collaborative, energetic, and design-focused, with a team that values accountability, positivity, and being genuinely enjoyable to work alongside. This is a highly interactive, in-person environment where strong relationships and clear communication are essential to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio, ensuring a well-organized, efficient, and welcoming office environment
• Manage project financials using Design Manager, including invoicing, purchasing workflows, and basic bookkeeping
• Support leadership with scheduling, business development tracking, and high-level administrative coordination
• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors, IT support, building management, and procurement logistics
• Identify, implement, and continuously refine internal processes to improve team efficiency and workflow clarity
• Act as a central hub of communication, ensuring alignment across projects, priorities, and deadlines

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in operations, office management, or business administration—ideally within an interior design or architecture studio
• Hands‑on experience with Design Manager software is required
• Highly dependable with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to seamlessly shift between strategic thinking and hands‑on execution
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset with the ability to anticipate needs
• Strong interpersonal skills; approachable, communicative, and collaborative

Why This Role

This is more than an operations position; it’s an opportunity to become an integral part of a creative studio’s foundation. You’ll have visibility across all aspects of the business and play a key role in enabling the team to do its best work.