Intermediate Designer - Interior Architecture / Design

Bespoke Only; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid family leave

Generous paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Bespoke Only in New York seeks an Intermediate Designer to support the Principal and Project Manager from concept through execution on high-end residential projects.

You will handle design development, documentation, FF&E coordination, and client communications, balancing big-picture thinking with meticulous production. This role demands self-motivation and organizational discipline in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of full-time interior design experience.
• Demonstrated experience on high-end private residential projects in a lead role.
• Advanced proficiency in 2D drafting and documentation and 3D modeling for interior projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate tasks and deliverables to maintain momentum and milestones.
• Produce detailed furniture plans, elevations, millwork drawings, and design documentation.
• Coordinate finishes, furnishings, and FF&E; manage procurement and scheduling.
• Prepare presentations, agendas, and meeting materials; document decisions and next steps.

Skills

Interior design

2D drafting

3D modeling

Project coordination

Client communication

Job description

We are seeking an Intermediate Designer to join our team: someone seasoned, self-directed, and capable of carrying meaningful responsibility across the full lifecycle of residential projects. It is best suited for a designer who is driven, self motivated, exceptionally detail oriented and ready to operate with accountability, initiative, and discipline.

The Role

The Intermediate Designer will work closely with the Principal and Project Manager to support projects from early concept through execution. This includes creative development, documentation, FF&E, coordination, and client communication. The position requires comfort moving fluidly between big-picture design thinking and exacting logistical execution. There are real production responsibilities, and success depends on strong self-management, organizational discipline, and the ability to multitask while staying focused and sharp in a fast paced, rigorous environment.

Responsibilities

Design Execution & Vision Implementation

• Coordinating tasks and deliverables to maintain momentum and meet milestones.
• Proactively flagging issues, gaps, or risks related to scope, schedule, or execution to provide attentive and meaningful support.
• Operating as a reliable second brain on projects - prepared, agile, meticulous and extremely organized.

Technical Documentation & Construction Oversight

• Produce detailed and accurate furniture plan, interior elevations, custom millwork and furniture drawings, and design documentation that meet a high professional and aesthetic standard.
• Review fabrication shop drawings, and construction submittals to ensure fidelity to design intent.
• Create, maintain and update 3D models for interior projects, including finishes, custom millwork, and furniture designs, as required.
• Coordinate with architects, fabricators, and contractors to resolve technical and constructability issues efficiently and thoughtfully.
• Maintain accuracy and consistency across all design documentation throughout the life of a project.

Project Management & FF&E Coordination

• Coordinate the selection, documentation, and execution of finishes and furnishings across projects, working closely with the team to ensure timely delivery and installation.
• Prepare and maintain project boards, schemes, and sample sets with accurate specifications, pricing, and availability throughout the project timeline.
• Track and organize materials, samples, and approvals to support smooth procurement and execution.
• Maintain rigorously organized project folders and documentation on the internal server, including drawings, correspondence, approvals, and reference materials.

Presentation & Meeting Management

• Organize and create clear, well-structured presentations, schedules, tear sheets, and internal documents that reflect Bespoke Only's brand and standards with consistency and accuracy.
• Contribute to internal design reviews with strong preparation, time management, and follow-through.
• Prepare meeting agendas, presentation materials, and documentation in advance of reviews with the Principal and/or clients.
• Document key decisions, next steps, and action items to ensure clarity and accountability following meetings.
• Communicate updates and progress clearly to support alignment across the team.

Requirements

• 4+ years of full-time interior design experience
• Demonstrated experience working on high-end private residential projects, in a lead role.
• Advanced proficiency in 2D drafting and documentation and 3D modeling for interior projects (survey, plans, sections, elevations, custom millwork/furniture, construction sets)
• Exceptional organizational skills and comfort managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and precisely
• Highly self-motivated, resourceful, and accountable
• Comfortable working within a small, high-expectation studio environment
• Calm under pressure; able to sustain pace without becoming reactive or overwhelmed
• Strong aesthetic judgment and taste aligned with Bespoke Only's sensibility

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience
• Health insurance
• Paid 3-month family leave
• Generous paid time off including summer Fridays
• Monday - Thursday in-person / Friday remote work
• The opportunity to work on highly considered, high-end private residential projects from concept through execution. Exposure to the full creative and technical lifecycle of bespoke residential design.
• Meaningful responsibility, autonomy, and ownership within a small, fast growing team
• Long-term growth potential for a senior designer seeking depth, responsibility, and professional development.

** This position is a Client-facing role: demonstrated experience communicating directly with private residential clients; clear, composed, and confident client communication is a critical part of this position.