Intermediate Interior Designer (Residential)

Rhythm Careers; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Summer Fridays

Summer office closure

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working after onboarding

Job summary

Rhythm Careers partners with a boutique interior design studio delivering luxury residences for private clients in New York and beyond.

The studio seeks an Intermediate Interior Designer with 2–4 years of experience to contribute across the full creative process, from initial concepts through to installation, FF&E, and bespoke furniture. You will work closely with senior designers in a collaborative, detail‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of professional interior design experience, ideally luxury residential.
• Experience across stages from concept to FF&E and installation.
• Knowledge of furniture, materials, finishes, lighting and decorative elements.
• Strong technical drawing and documentation skills.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites around New York.

Responsibilities

• Support luxury residential projects from concept to installation.
• Develop design concepts, mood boards, and material palettes.
• Produce plans, elevations, and detailed drawings.
• Source furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, artwork.
• Assist with FF&E selection and specification.
• Collaborate with senior designers to develop cohesive interiors.
• Prepare client presentations and design packages.
• Coordinate with showrooms, vendors and suppliers.
• Attend showroom visits and project site visits.
• Support installations and project completion.
• Maintain project documentation and schedules.
• Contribute creative ideas and design solutions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Team player

Passion for interiors

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Design Manager

Job description

We're pleased to be partnered with an established boutique interior design studio that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering beautifully crafted luxury residences for private clients across New York and beyond.

With an art led approach to design, the studio is recognised for creating highly bespoke interiors, custom furniture and thoughtfully curated spaces that reflect each client's lifestyle.

Many of the studio's clients own multiple residences, including homes in Hong Kong, resulting in a portfolio of sophisticated, internationally influenced projects and a strong network of repeat and referral clients.

Following continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Intermediate Interior Designer to join their collaborative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a designer with 2 to 4 years of experience to work across exceptional luxury residential projects and develop their skills across all areas of interior design.

The Role

This is a well rounded interior design position, offering exposure to the full creative process from initial concepts through to installation.

Working closely with senior designers and the wider team, you will contribute to the development of highly personalised residential interiors, from space planning and design concepts through to FF&E, material selections, custom furniture and final installation.

The role would suit a designer who is creatively driven, highly detail focused and enjoys being involved in different aspects of the design process.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the design of luxury residential projects from concept through to installation
• Developing design concepts, mood boards, presentations and material palettes
• Producing furniture plans, layouts, elevations and detailed drawings
• Researching and sourcing furniture, lighting, fabrics, finishes, artwork and decorative pieces
• Assisting with the selection and specification of FF&E
• Contributing to custom furniture and bespoke design pieces
• Working with senior designers to develop cohesive and highly personalised interiors
• Preparing client presentations and design packages
• Liaising with showrooms, vendors and suppliers to source materials and furnishings
• Attending showroom visits, vendor appointments and project site visits
• Supporting the team during installations and seeing projects through to completion
• Maintaining organised project documentation and schedules
• Bringing creative ideas and design solutions to the studio

You will have:

• 2 to 4 years of professional interior design experience, ideally within luxury residential
• Experience across a range of interior design stages, from concept and space planning through to FF&E and installation
• Good knowledge of furniture, materials, finishes, lighting and decorative elements
• Strong technical drawing and documentation skills
• Experience using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite and SketchUp
• Experience with Design Manager would be advantageous
• A strong eye for detail and a thoughtful approach to design
• A proactive, collaborative and curious attitude
• A genuine passion for interiors, furniture, materials and bespoke design
• A full driver's licence with the flexibility to travel to project sites throughout New York and the surrounding areas

Most importantly, they're looking for someone who is excited to develop their career within a boutique studio, contribute creatively to the team and grow alongside the business over the long term.

Why Join?

• Work on exceptional luxury residential projects for private clients in New York and internationally
• Gain broad exposure across the interior design process from concept through to installation
• Work with a discerning global client base, including clients with residences in Hong Kong
• Opportunity to work on bespoke interiors, custom furniture and highly personalised spaces
• Beautiful office located close to the New York Design Center and leading showrooms
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Team dinners, creative events and regular vendor visits
• Full medical insurance and 401(k)
• Summer Fridays from July through to September
• One week of office closure during the summer
• 10 days annual leave, increasing to 15 days after five years and 20 days after ten years, plus 5 personal days
• Flexible hybrid working following the initial onboarding period