Junior Interior Designer

Kathy Kuo Home; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & mental health days

Employee purchasing program

Collaborative, design-driven culture

Job summary

Kathy Kuo Home in New York City seeks a Junior Interior Designer to join our in-house design team at the Tribeca showroom. You will work closely with senior designers on residential and hospitality projects, locally and beyond, gaining hands-on experience from concept through installation.

The ideal candidate is early in their career, passionate about high-end design, and eager to learn our design standards. This on-site role offers mentorship and growth within a design-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (licensed and unlicensed candidates welcome).
• 0 to 2 years of professional interior design experience. Internship and studio coursework experience counts.
• Required skills: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign
• Previous design firm experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines across projects.
• Must be passionate about interior design, furniture, decor, and architecture.
• New York City based and able to work New York (EST) business hours, with the ability to travel to client homes as needed.

Responsibilities

• Execute design tasks under the direction of senior designers, including CAD, SketchUp, and CGI updates, sourcing, and presentation development.
• Develop floor plans, presentation boards, and renderings.
• Document FF&E and finishes for full-service design clients.
• Support the sourcing of furniture, decor, materials, and finishes within client budgets.
• Work cross-functional with the Project Management team to assist in purchasing furniture items based on client requests, and coordinate the send-out of fabric and finish samples to clients as needed.
• Work with external consultants and manufacturers to gather product information as needed.
• Travel to client homes with senior designers to support design meetings, client presentations, and installations.
• Learn and consistently apply Kathy Kuo Home design standards and workflows across every project.

Skills

AutoCAD

SketchUp

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design

Job description

At Kathy Kuo Home, we believe everyone deserves to love where they live, and that starts with the people who help us bring beautiful, livable spaces to life. Founded by RISD-trained designer and entrepreneur Kathy Kuo, we are a design-first home furnishings brand combining timeless aesthetics, thoughtful curation, and a deep commitment to service.

From our Tribeca showroom to our fully owned logistics center in High Point, NC, we are a dynamic, growing team passionate about design, craftsmanship, and creating a seamless client experience. We work with a trusted global network of artisans and makers, and we are proud to support our clients, interior designers, and trade partners in bringing layered, meaningful spaces to life.

As part of our team, you will enjoy:

• PTO and mental health days to support your well-being.
• An employee purchasing program to help you create your own beautiful space.
• A collaborative, design-driven culture where your voice and creativity matter.

If you are passionate about design and believe in creating spaces that inspire and nurture, Kathy Kuo Home is the place to grow your career while helping others live beautifully.

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OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Junior Interior Designer to join our in-house design team on-site at our Tribeca showroom. This individual will work closely with our senior designers and the broader interior design team on residential and hospitality projects, ranging from local work to projects further out of state. The ideal candidate is early in their career, eager to learn, and passionate about high-end residential design.

Powered by the strength and success of the retail brand, all projects are designed, detailed, and ultimately procured in-house, providing an unparalleled service experience. Our strength in furniture, decor, construction, and manufacturing, coupled with solution-driven design, creates spaces that reflect the spirit and lifestyle of our clients in a timeless, luxurious way.

This is a full-time, New York City based role. You will work out of our Tribeca showroom and travel to client homes alongside senior designers to support design meetings and installations. This role sits at Level I on our interior design track, with a defined path to Intermediate Interior Designer (Level II) and Interior Designer (Level III) as you take on more independent project ownership.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute design tasks under the direction of senior designers, including CAD, SketchUp, and CGI updates, sourcing, and presentation development.
• Develop floor plans, presentation boards, and renderings.
• Document FF&E and finishes for full-service design clients.
• Support the sourcing of furniture, decor, materials, and finishes within client budgets.
• Work cross-functional with the Project Management team to assist in purchasing furniture items based on client requests, and coordinate the send-out of fabric and finish samples to clients as needed.
• Work with external consultants and manufacturers to gather product information as needed.
• Travel to client homes with senior designers to support design meetings, client presentations, and installations.
• Learn and consistently apply Kathy Kuo Home design standards and workflows across every project.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (licensed and unlicensed candidates welcome).
• 0 to 2 years of professional interior design experience. Internship and studio coursework experience counts.
• Required skills: AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Photoshop and Adobe InDesign
• Previous design firm experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to balance multiple deadlines across projects.
• Must be passionate about interior design, furniture, decor, and architecture.
• New York City based and able to work New York (EST) business hours, with the ability to travel to client homes as needed.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Direct mentorship from senior designers and exposure to the Kathy Kuo design process.
• A defined career track with title progression and eligibility for discretionary merit increases based on performance.
• Hands-on experience across the full project lifecycle, from concept through installation.
• Access to our exceptionally curated product line and global network of artisans and makers.
• A collaborative work environment that values creative freedom and professional growth.

CULTURE AND VALUES

At Kathy Kuo Home, we are a passionate team of design lovers, creative thinkers, and empathetic problem-solvers driven to make a meaningful impact through beautiful interiors. As one of the fastest-growing brands in the home space, we offer a dynamic, fast-paced environment where entrepreneurial spirit and purpose-driven work thrive.

Core Values

We are First Principles Thinkers: We deconstruct complex problems into their fundamental components. By challenging assumptions and developing a profound understanding of underlying principles, we find innovative and creative solutions.

We are Deeply Curious and Seek to Understand: We are deeply curious and seek to understand without an emotional attachment to a particular outcome. Curiosity requires empathy and self-awareness, which are our two guiding principles.

We are Humble and Hungry: We are scrappy and intentional with our resources, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness while maintaining integrity.

Core Principles

Respectful and Kind: We treat our suppliers, customers, and each other with the same level of respect and kindness.

Self-Awareness: We place a premium on self-reflection and owning "my part" of every interaction. We embrace vulnerability and candor as catalysts for personal and collective growth, fostering an open culture of sharing and learning.

We Embrace Feedback: We practice giving and receiving feedback frequently and empathetically, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and deep trust between colleagues and brand partners.

Attention to Detail in Design and Service: The details matter in our pursuit of excellence. We rigorously audit all aspects of our design and service outputs.

Keeping Calm and Grace Under Fire: When faced with challenges, we remain self-aware, empathetic, and curious.