Design Manager: Hospitality Interiors Lead

Journey Live; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Journey is seeking a Design Manager in New York, hybrid Broadway Studio, to guide interior design projects from concept to completion. You will mentor junior designers, lead client communications, and ensure high-quality design deliverables while balancing budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in interior/architectural design, strong presentation skills, leadership ability, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and the Adobe Creative Suite.

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited interior design or architectural program.
• A minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience in an architectural or interior design studio.
• Proven track record leading complex design projects with key stakeholders.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
• Solid leadership capabilities across a project team.
• Confidence in managing client communications and team workflows while remaining creatively driven.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM/Revit.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop).
• Direct experience in the Hospitality industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Rhino are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, project scope, and budget.
• Build trust and foster relationships with multiple clients, managing expectations and communication.
• Provide project teams with context and direction, explaining the “why” behind design decisions.
• Conduct and lead internal work sessions, management meetings, and client presentations.
• Mentor, conduct performance reviews and support career development for junior designers.
• Ensure design documentation quality by reviewing and redlining deliverables.
• Coordinate with peers and project managers to maintain schedule, budget, and resources.
• Identify design and delivery issues and develop proactive solutions.
• Source and coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and contractors.
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding during growth periods.
• Support client retention and account growth by contributing to extensions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Creative problem-solving

Client management

Presentation

Team mentorship

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Studio Max

Rhino

Education

Professional degree in interior design or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Bluebeam

InDesign

Photoshop

3D Studio Max

Rhino

Job description

Journey is seeking a Design Manager in New York, hybrid Broadway Studio, to guide interior design projects from concept to completion. You will mentor junior designers, lead client communications, and ensure high-quality design deliverables while balancing budget and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in interior/architectural design, strong presentation skills, leadership ability, and hands-on experience with AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, Bluebeam, and the Adobe Creative Suite.