Luxury Residential Project Lead & Designer

Interior Talent, Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Interior Talent, Inc in New York, NY seeks a Senior Project Manager/Lead Designer to helm luxury residential projects from concept through installation, coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors. The role demands strong design leadership, meticulous organization, and the ability to balance creative vision with budgets and schedules across multiple high-end projects.

Candidates should have 7+ years of luxury residential interior design experience and a Bachelor's degree;

Qualifications

• 7+ years of luxury residential interior design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Design Manager, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Google Suite.
• Experience preparing and managing project budgets and schedules, with experience coordinating with contractors, consultants, and fabricators.
• Experience with custom furniture and millwork development.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawing sets and construction documents.
• Knowledge of residential construction methods, detailing, and custom fabrication processes.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• International residential project experience.
• Familiarity with luxury furnishings, finishes, and trade resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects from schematic design through installation and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day project lead and client contact.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and action-item lists.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and vendors throughout all project phases.
• Lead project meetings and distribute follow-up items.
• Prepare and maintain project specifications, schedules, budgets, and procurement documentation.
• Review proposals, estimates, shop drawings, and submittals for accuracy and design intent.
• Coordinate furniture, lighting, plumbing, finish, and accessory selections.
• Create and maintain AutoCAD drawings including floor plans, furniture plans, elevations, and custom millwork details.
• Assist Principal with design development, presentations, and project strategy.
• Conduct site visits and oversee installation activities.
• Identify project risks and proactively resolve issues before they impact schedule or budget.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, complete, and maintained according to studio standards.

Skills

Luxury residential design

Project leadership

AutoCAD

Design Manager

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Workspace

Budgeting & scheduling

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in interior design

Tools

AutoCAD

Design Manager

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Suite

Job description

Interior Talent, Inc in New York, NY seeks a Senior Project Manager/Lead Designer to helm luxury residential projects from concept through installation, coordinating with clients, architects, contractors, and vendors. The role demands strong design leadership, meticulous organization, and the ability to balance creative vision with budgets and schedules across multiple high-end projects.

Candidates should have 7+ years of luxury residential interior design experience and a Bachelor's degree;