Interior Designer - Hands-on Ownership in Luxury NYC Homes

Protouch Staffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays and sick leave

Mentorship and collaboration

Growth opportunities

Design-driven environment

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an Intermediate Interior Designer to join a design-focused studio in New York. The role involves taking ownership of interiors projects from concept to installation under senior designers, developing presentations, coordinating with consultants, and managing details and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in high-end residential or luxury interiors, strong AutoCAD and design software skills, and a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of professional interior design experience.
• Experience with high-end residential, luxury interiors, commercial, or similarly detail-oriented projects preferred.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant interior design experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of interior design projects from concept through final installation.
• Develop design presentations including concept boards, FF&E selections, materials palettes.
• Produce accurate AutoCAD drawings: floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans.
• Detail interior architecture and custom millwork: built-ins, paneling, kitchens, vanities, lighting.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, fabricators, and consultants.
• Conduct site surveys and document existing conditions.
• Coordinate installations and resolve field conditions throughout projects.
• Specify and source furniture, finishes, fixtures, and other design elements.
• Manage vendor relationships, pricing, samples, orders, and lead times.
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support project schedules and budgets and overall coordination.
• Communicate with clients in a professional and personable manner.
• Review and guide junior designers when needed.
• Maintain organized project documentation and accurate design communication.
• Utilize AI and technology tools to improve research, sourcing, and workflow while maintaining design judgment.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Studio Designer

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

3D rendering

Google Workspace

Job description

Protouch Staffing seeks an Intermediate Interior Designer to join a design-focused studio in New York. The role involves taking ownership of interiors projects from concept to installation under senior designers, developing presentations, coordinating with consultants, and managing details and schedules.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in high-end residential or luxury interiors, strong AutoCAD and design software skills, and a portfolio demonstrating relevant experience.