Interior Design Associate - Store Projects & Visuals

Ralph Lauren; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking an interior design support role for the Architecture and Design Studio to assist with decorative elements for new store projects. You will help source items, coordinate vendors, and track progress from purchase to installation.

The candidate will read architectural drawings, support inspiration boards, and collaborate with architects and design managers on layouts, while maintaining budgets and records.

Qualifications

• Education/Degree in interior design or related field.
• 1-3 years’ experience in interior design and/or store development, preferably in retail.
• Highly organized and proactive individual, capable of multi-tasking within a fast-paced environment.
• Able to read and understand architectural/construction drawings and sketch/diagram space plans and fixture layouts.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
• AutoCAD and/or SketchUp proficiency a plus.
• Ability to source and select decorative items.
• Budget tracking and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports sourcing and selection of decorative items.
• Visit showrooms to find appropriate samples for projects.
• Visit vendors to monitor progress on furniture fabrication and/or antique refurbishment.
• Track decorative items from point of purchase through delivery.
• Support and assists with inspiration boards that illustrate design concepts.
• Partner with architects and Interior Design Manager on store layouts.
• Archive decorative materials and maintain project records/specs.
• Support and assist with new store decorative installations and renovations.
• Maintain project interior design budgets.

Skills

Budget tracking

Project management

Organizational skills

Reading architectural drawings

Education

Education/Degree in interior design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Job description

Ralph Lauren Corporation in New York is seeking an interior design support role for the Architecture and Design Studio to assist with decorative elements for new store projects. You will help source items, coordinate vendors, and track progress from purchase to installation.

The candidate will read architectural drawings, support inspiration boards, and collaborate with architects and design managers on layouts, while maintaining budgets and records.