Lead Designer

Yossig; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Yossig is seeking an accomplished design leader to drive complex, high-end interior projects from concept through completion in New York. You will guide teams, oversee budgets, and maintain design quality across residential and commercial spaces.

You will manage client meetings, craft compelling presentations, and coordinate with vendors, contractors, and drafters while ensuring on-time delivery and buildable, luxury results.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in high-end residential & commercial interior design
• Bachelor's degree or more in Interior Design or related field
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing designers and overseeing projects
• Deep understanding of space planning, materials, budgeting, and US market pricing
• Exceptional ability to balance creativity, project management, and team leadership
• Strong communication skills engaging with clients, vendors, and contractors
• Knowledge of construction, MEP coordination, and millwork detailing

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept development to construction completion.
• Oversee and manage design presentations, client meetings, and approvals.
• Conduct space planning reviews, material sourcing, and FF&E direction.
• Develop and review custom millwork specifications and technical drawings.
• Keep designers, drafters, vendors, and contractors coordinated and in step.
• Conduct site visits, showroom appointments, and oversee furnishing installations.
• Solve design challenges with practical, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Uphold design excellence and fresh thinking in every project.
• Oversee day-to-day team operations, task delegation, and quality control.
• Keep the design workflow tight: deadlines, priorities, and processes.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring growth and development.
• Track project profitability, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Find ways to improve efficiency, refine design processes, and raise quality

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client facing

Communication

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

An accomplished design leader with the experience and authority to lead complex, high-end projects from concept through completion.You bring seasoned judgment, technical depth, and the confidence to lead teams, drive decisions, and uphold exceptional standards.

A designer with a strong body of work, real experience behind them, and the confidence to take ownership of large-scale projects from beginning to end.

You know how to make big decisions — and you have the knowledge to stand behind them. You can lead a team, direct the process, manage quality, and keep standards high even when the pressure is on.

You’re comfortable working with demanding projects and discerning families. Residential or commercial, you understand how to shift gears without losing clarity, control, or attention to detail.

You know the terminology, understand the codes, and have enough experience with materials, construction, and execution to know that design goes far beyond pretty fabrics and glossy swatches.

You take real pleasure in design, but you also take pride in leadership — teaching, guiding, and helping the people around you become stronger designers.

We’re looking for someone who has already built a strong career and is ready for what comes next.

Someone with a strong past and an even stronger future.

• A seasoned designer with 8+ years of impressive projects under your belt, ready to take on leadership.
• Someone who thrives under pressure, leads teams with confidence, and makes big decisions backed by expertise.
• A strategic thinker who can oversee design execution, team workflow, and project deadlines.
• A bridge between creative vision and project execution, ensuring flawless delivery from concept to completion.
• A leader who spots problems before they arise and keeps the workflow smooth across all design phases.
• Passionate about design beyond aesthetics: you understand materials, space planning, and the business of design.
• Bachelor's degree or more in Interior Design or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in high-end residential & commercial interior design.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing designers and overseeing projects.
• Deep understanding of space planning, materials, budgeting, and US market pricing.
• Exceptional ability to balance creativity, project management, and team leadership.
• Strong communication skills. You confidently engage with clients, vendors, and contractors.
• Knowledge of construction, MEP coordination, and millwork detailing.

Design & Project Execution – Client Facing

• Lead projects from concept development to construction completion.
• Oversee and manage design presentations, client meetings, and approvals.
• Conduct space planning reviews, material sourcing, and FF&E direction.
• Develop and review custom millwork specifications and technical drawings.
• Keep designers, drafters, vendors, and contractors coordinated and in step.
• Conduct site visits, showroom appointments, and oversee furnishing installations.
• Solve design challenges with practical, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
• Uphold design excellence and fresh thinking in every project.

Design Management & Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day team operations, task delegation, and quality control.
• Keep the design workflow tight: make sure designers meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and follow the firm's processes.
• Mentor and guide junior designers, ensuring their growth and development.
• Hold the team accountable to their success statements, project goals, and creative standards.
• Assist in tracking project profitability, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Find ways to improve efficiency, refine design processes, and raise the quality of every deliverable.