Interior Designer

Tiffany & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury retailer seeks a Designer for Store Interiors, responsible for managing the design process and maintaining the brand image across markets. This role involves collaboration with various teams to create interior spaces that reflect the company’s heritage. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design and have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Autocad and experience in luxury interiors is essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience, particularly in luxury retail or residential interiors.
• Proficient in Autocad with the ability to produce scale plans and elevations.
• Knowledge of site-specific requirements and dimensions necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage and assist in store design process from concept to opening.
• Develop initial concept designs and collaborate with project teams.
• Lead and mentor junior team members while fostering a positive culture.

Skills

Interior Design

Luxury High-End Interiors

Market Research

Team Collaboration

2D and 3D Software Skills

Autocad

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

In Design

Power Point

Photoshop

Illustrator

Fohlio Specification Program

Job description

Position Overview:

The Designer, Store Interiors is responsible for managing and assisting the store design process from design concept to store opening. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the brand image for projects for the local and the international markets. Additionally, you will work closely with the Store Interiors Management team to define furniture, fabrics, lighting, and materials. You will be responsible for project finish schedules, specifications, and meeting budgets and project timelines.

Key Accountabilities:

Design:

• Develop and present initial concept design, mood boards and collaborate with the Project Architect during store layouts for each region.
• Maintain communication with international distributors and cross functional departments (ex) Creative Visual Merchandising, Marketing, & Procurement teams.
• Research relevant interior trends in both the retail and residential fields to constantly refer to the rich heritage database.
• Responsible for specifications and production of assigned domestic and international finishes. This includes but is not limited to all interior custom carpets, furnishing, fabrics, and wallcovering (FF&E schedules).
• Review furniture, lighting, and custom millwork shop drawings for design compliance and review all sample submittals.
• Partner with project architect to create presentations with accompanying materials for senior management.
• Ability to draw custom furniture, design elevations, patterns, carpets, and floor plans to scale in Autocad.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Market Research:

• Initiate market research for additional vendors to source new and existing interior design products. This includes cost reduction initiatives, improving production capabilities, customization, sample development and vendor compliance with durability requirements.

Team Collaboration:

• Create a positive, innovative, and collaborative culture of designers.
• Provide guidance and direction to ensure engagement and hold individuals accountable for achieving results.
• Ensure the alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience
• Experience in luxury high-end interiors residential or retail
• Knowledge of units and measure to communicate site specific requirements and dimensions
• 2D and 3D software skills
• Proficient in Autocad with the ability to produce plans and elevations to scale and draw custom furniture
• In Design / Power Point
• Travel required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Microsoft Office
• Photoshop / illustrator
• Hand sketching
• Fohlio Specification Program

The hiring range for this position ranges from $101,575 - $137,425. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates' relevant skills and experience.