Interior Design Lead

The Crowd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401(k) matching

Professional development support

Job summary

The Crowd is a leading design studio in New York seeking an experienced Interior Design Lead to shape sophisticated, design-led interiors across hospitality and high-end residential projects. This hands-on role blends creative design, material selection, custom furniture, and precise technical execution.

You will collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams, guiding projects from concept to construction, mentoring junior designers, and coordinating with architects, makers, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in interior design, interior architecture or architecture.
• 5+ years of professional interior design experience.
• Experience across hospitality and/or high-end residential projects.
• Strong experience with custom furniture design, detailing and specification.
• Proficiency with FF&E, finishes, and product sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Lead design development from concept through construction administration.
• Develop furniture, finish and material selections including bespoke pieces.
• Create and oversee detailed drawing sets, layouts and interior details.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, vendors and makers to realize designs.
• Review shop drawings, samples, submittals and RFIs to ensure quality and intent.
• Develop polished presentations and material palettes for client reviews.
• Mentor junior designers and own project deliverables and client communications.

Skills

Interior design

Project leadership

Collaboration

Detail-oriented

Mentoring juniors

Client communication

Education

Degree in Interior Design / Interior Architecture / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

A highly regarded design studio is seeking an experienced Interior Design Lead to join its New York team and play a key role in shaping sophisticated, design-led interiors. This is a hands-on position for a designer who thrives at the intersection of creative design, exceptional materials, custom furniture, and technical execution.

You will work closely with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams, taking meaningful ownership across projects from early concepts through construction. The role offers the chance to shape everything from furniture and finishes to bespoke pieces, while collaborating with talented architects, consultants, makers, and industry partners.

The ideal candidate is equal parts designer, problem-solver, and collaborator – someone with a refined eye, strong technical instincts, and the confidence to take ideas from the sketchbook through to the finished space. Alongside a supportive work culture, our client offers a range of benefits, including health and dental coverage, professional development support, 401(k) matching, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design development across projects from concept through construction administration
• Develop furniture, finish, and material selections, including highly bespoke custom pieces
• Create and oversee detailed drawing sets, specifications, furniture layouts, and interior details
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, vendors, manufacturers, and fabricators to bring designs to life
• Review shop drawings, samples, submittals, and RFIs to ensure quality and design intent are maintained
• Develop polished presentations, material palettes, and 3D studies for internal and client presentations
• Research emerging products, materials, and makers while contributing to the studio’s design library and resources
• Help mentor junior designers and take increasing ownership of project deliverables and client communication

Key Skills / Requirements:

• 5+ years of professional interior design experience
• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Architecture, or related field
• Post-graduate experience across hospitality AND/OR high-end residential projects
• Strong experience with custom furniture design, detailing, and specification
• Excellent understanding of interiors, FF&E, materials, finishes, and product sourcing
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience carrying projects through documentation and construction administration
• Highly creative, detail-oriented, organized, and confident working across multiple disciplines
• LEED certification and/or NCIDQ is a plus

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.