I4 - Interior Designer

CetraRuddy; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CetraRuddy, a global architecture, planning and interior design firm, seeks an experienced Interior Designer to lead multifamily residential projects, including transforming office spaces into residential buildings. You’ll collaborate with project teams to produce drawings, renderings, and presentations from concept through construction.

The role offers a hybrid work option and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative studio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field.
• 8–10 years in interior design with 4+ years on large multifamily, adaptive reuse, and hospitality projects.
• Ability to balance design vision with technical execution and codes.
• Strong coordination with clients, consultants, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior designers and lead project design stages.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of design layouts and frameworks across multiple projects.
• Mentor Intermediate and Junior Designers and delegate tasks.
• Develop drawings, renderings, and presentation materials for reviews.
• Coordinate with developers, architects, and clients to translate goals into solutions.
• Create space layouts maximizing functionality, meeting codes and budgets.
• Present design concepts and mood boards to support approvals.
• Select materials, finishes, fixtures, and furnishings ensuring cohesion and budget.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety, accessibility (ADA).
• Lead consultant coordination and construction administration for interiors.
• Oversee submittals, RFIs, site visits, punch lists.
• Support complex project timelines and team coordination.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring juniors

Client coordination

Communication

Adaptive reuse knowledge

Multifamily design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

Revit

SketchUp

Enscape

Rhino

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Cloud

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Miro

Job description

OVERVIEW

CetraRuddy is an award-winning global architecture, planning and interior design firm driven by design excellence and the belief that Architecture Is Home. For three decades, the firm has led with a guiding principle that architecture and design must engage in context and enrich the human spirit, seeking opportunities to craft innovative solutions and lead clients on their journeys toward building a new legacy. The firm's portfolio of work is defined by crafted details, innovative use of materials and contextual sensitivity across various market sectors including residential, hospitality, educational, cultural, and commercial.

CetraRuddy is currently seeking an Interior Designer with specialized experience in multifamily residential projects, particularly in the design and transformation of office spaces into residential buildings. This role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while upholding the firm's dedication to quality, creativity, and contextual integrity.

As an Interior Designer, you will collaborate closely with Designers and project teams to produce detailed drawings, renderings, and presentations that clearly communicate and reinforce design intent. Your work spans multiple project phases from concept through construction and reflects a strong understanding of interior detailing, FF&E specifications, construction documentation, and consultant coordination.

This is a great opportunity for those committed to design excellence and eager to continue growth in a supportive and exciting environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a hybrid optional working environment on Mondays and Fridays, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support Project Managers and senior staff by leading the development of design layouts and frameworks across multiple projects, ensuring alignment with project goals and design intent.
• Provide mentorship and oversight to Intermediate and Junior Designers, delegating tasks and fostering their growth while ensuring high-quality project execution.
• Lead the development and refinement of drawings, renderings, and presentation materials for internal reviews, client meetings, coordination, and construction phases.
• Coordinate directly with developers, architects, and clients to interpret and translate project goals, budgets, and design direction into thoughtful, executable solutions.
• Guide the creation of space layouts that maximize functionality and comfort, addressing both client'sspecifications, resident experience and code requirements.
• Develop and present sophisticated design concepts, mood boards, and presentations that clearly communicate creative vision and support project approvals.
• Direct the selection and specification of materials, finishes, fixtures, and furnishings, ensuring cohesion with aesthetic goals, technical requirements, and budget constraints.
• Confirm that all designs meet applicable codes, safety regulations, and accessibility standards, with a thorough understanding of ADA compliance and documentation practices.
• Lead consultant coordination and guide construction administration efforts for interiors scope, ensuring clarity and alignment across teams and disciplines.
• Oversee Construction Administration tasks including managing submittals, responding to RFIs, conducting site visits, and participating in punch list walkthroughs.
• Actively support the management of complex project timelines, deliverables, and team coordination efforts, while maintaining a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in an interior design firm, with at least 4+ years supporting large-scale multifamily residential, adaptive reuse, and hospitality projects.
• Strong understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and industry-relevant technical knowledge, with the ability to balance creative intent and technical execution.
• Skilled in coordinating with clients, consultants, and internal teams across project phases, including participation in presentations and translating feedback into clear deliverables.
• Confident managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while mentoring junior team members and contributing to a collaborative studio culture.
• Applies strong written and verbal communication skills, with a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
• Open to engaging in firm-wide initiatives and fostering a positive, inclusive work environment.

PROGRAMS & SOFTWARE

• Advanced use of Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Rhino, AutoCAD, and in a BIM environment.
• Advanced in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) for professional grade production in presentations and graphics.
• Graphic design skills with advanced Enscape rendering experience.
• Microsoft 365 environment (Excel, Word, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint)
• Experience with collaborative tools such as Miro and other online whiteboarding platforms.
• FF&E Specification Tools

PAY RANGE:

The base salary for this position is estimated to range between $90,000 and $110,000 depending on experience, with opportunities for bonuses and a competitive benefits package.