Interior Designer

Actalent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k Benefits

Job summary

Actalent, a boutique architecture and interior design firm, seeks an interior designer for workplace and corporate projects in New York City. You will contribute to design and execution from concept through construction documentation and FF&E, collaborating with architects and project managers.

The role emphasizes space planning, client presentations, and production of construction documents using AutoCAD, with on-site work in NYC five days a week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design.
• 47 years of professional experience as an Interior Designer.
• Proven experience working on workplace design and corporate interior projects.
• Hands-on experience with space planning for office and commercial environments.
• Experience meeting with clients and presenting design concepts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
• Experience preparing construction documents for interior design projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver design presentations and material boards.
• Experience working on FF&E for workplace and corporate interior projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects and project managers to design workplace interiors.
• Develop space plans optimizing functionality and aesthetics for office environments.
• Prepare and present material boards and design presentations to clients and stakeholders.
• Produce detailed construction documents using AutoCAD.
• Coordinate FF&E for workplace projects.
• Meet with clients to understand goals and manage expectations.
• Negotiate project scope and design decisions with stakeholders.
• Manage projects from design through construction phases.
• Contribute to schematic design and design development.
• Support budgeting and scheduling to keep projects on time.
• Communicate with team, clients and consultants to ensure smooth execution.

Skills

AutoCAD

Space planning

Client presentations

Team collaboration

FF&E

3D visualization

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Interior Design

Tools

SketchUp

Revit

Job description

Job Description

This Interior Designer role focuses on workplace and corporate interior projects within a boutique architecture and interior design setting in New York City. You will contribute to the design and execution of innovative, functional office environments, collaborating closely with architects, interior designers, and project managers. The position offers the opportunity to work across commercial spaces and landlord-related projects, taking part in the full design process from concept through construction documentation and FF&E.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects, interior designers, and project managers to design and execute workplace and corporate interior projects.
• Develop space plans that optimize functionality, aesthetics, and user experience for office and commercial environments.
• Prepare and present material boards and design presentations to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Produce detailed construction documents using AutoCAD to support project delivery and coordination.
• Select, coordinate, and document FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) for workplace projects.
• Meet with clients regularly to understand project goals, present design solutions, and manage expectations.
• Engage directly with stakeholders to negotiate project scope, design decisions, and implementation details.
• Manage projects from design through construction phases, including coordination with external consultants.
• Contribute to schematic design and design development, including drafting and 3D visualization as needed.
• Support budgeting and scheduling activities to help keep projects on time and aligned with financial parameters.
• Communicate effectively with internal team members, clients, and external consultants to ensure smooth project execution.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Interior Design.
• 47 years of professional experience as an Interior Designer.
• Proven experience working on workplace design and corporate interior projects.
• Hands-on experience with space planning for office and commercial environments.
• Experience meeting with clients and presenting design concepts.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and construction documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and external consultants.
• Experience preparing construction documents for interior design projects.
• Ability to develop and deliver design presentations and material boards.
• Experience working on FF&E for workplace and corporate interior projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with interior design across diverse project types, including commercial, retail, and landlord-related work.
• Proficiency in SketchUp or similar tools for 3D visualization and design development.
• Experience with design development and schematic design processes.
• Ability to produce 3D renderings to support client presentations and design approvals.
• Budgeting and scheduling skills to support project management and delivery.
• Strong client communication skills, including the ability to negotiate and manage stakeholder expectations.
• Interest in working in a smaller firm environment where you can wear multiple hats and take ownership across design and construction phases.
• Desire to work closely with architects and designers, gaining mentorship and exposure to various aspects of architecture and interior design.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment in New York, NY, with on-site work required five days a week. Typical hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no overtime expected. You will work in a boutique firm setting that allows for close collaboration with architects and designers, exposure to a variety of commercial, retail, and landlord projects, and the flexibility to take on multiple responsibilities across design and construction. The environment is professional, design-focused, and offers opportunities for mentorship and portfolio growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• Health Insurance 401k Benefits Helaht insurance 401k

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.