Interior Designer - Residential Practice Area

perkinseastman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401k Options

PTO

Company Holidays

Life Insurance

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Professional Development

Competitive salary

Job summary

Perkins Eastman is seeking a talented and creative Interior Designer to join our team. You will assist in conceptualizing and implementing design solutions that meet clients' needs, working with senior designers to gather requirements, create presentations, and execute projects from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has a passion for interior design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to transform spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in interior design, with focus on residential (multi-family) and commercial projects.
• Self-starter with passion for design and strong portfolio.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to articulate concepts to clients and team.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, Rhino, and Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop interior design concepts for residential and commercial projects.
• Participate in all project phases from concept to construction administration.
• Produce drawings, presentations, and renderings to communicate concepts.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors.
• Assist in selecting materials, finishes, furnishings, and equipment.
• Research industry trends and best practices in workplace interiors.
• Support project documentation including construction docs, specs, and schedules.
• Participate in client meetings, providing design insight.
• Travel across the U.S. to support installations and site visits.

Skills

Interior design

Conceptual thinking

Portfolio presentation

Communication

Time management

LEED/NCIDQ (bonus)

Design software

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Enscape

Rhino

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Life at PE

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in twenty-six locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos "human by design".

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as an integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and creative Interior Designer to join our team. As an Interior Designer, you will assist in conceptualizing and implementing design solutions that meet our clients' needs and preferences. You will work closely with senior designers and the design team to gather requirements, create design presentations, and execute projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate has a passion for interior design, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to transform spaces into functional and aesthetically pleasing environments

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with project teams to develop creative interior design concepts for residential and commercial.
• Participate in all project phases, from conceptual design through construction administration, ensuring design integrity and quality.
• Produce detailed drawings, presentations, and renderings to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure design solutions are executed accurately and meet client expectations.
• Assist in selecting materials, finishes, furnishings, and equipment that align with the design vision and project requirements.
• Conduct research and stay current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in workplace and commercial interiors.
• Support project documentation, including construction documents, specifications, and schedules.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing design insight and recommendations.
• Travel as needed to support project installations and site visits across the U.S.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in interior design, with a focus on residential (multi-family) and commercial projects
• Self-starter, passionate about design
• Strong design and conceptual thinking skills with a portfolio showcasing innovative and well-executed projects.
• Proficiency in design software, including AutoCAD, Revit, Enscape, Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts clearly to clients and team members.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• LEED accreditation or progress toward licensure (NCIDQ) is a plus.

What we offer you:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401k Options
• PTO
• Company Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Pre-tax commuter benefits
• Professional Development
• Competitive salary

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs.

Salary Range: $84k - $95k

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.