Mid-Level Architect Designer/Interior Designer

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

Elaine Santos Design in lower Manhattan is seeking a Mid-Level Architect/Designer (Freelance) to lead interior design and architectural tasks for multiple projects. The role requires CAD proficiency, strong client communication, and ability to work onsite on design development and documentation.

The candidate should have 4-6 years of experience, be eligible to work in the U.S., and coordinate with clients, vendors, and contractors while producing construction documents for residential projects.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years full-time experience in architecture or interior design firms.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Skilled in producing/managing CD sets.
• Strong project management and contractor coordination.
• Experience with client and vendor relations.
• Familiar with NYC design resources and building codes.
• Able to source finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting, textiles, and window treatments.
• Proficient in reviewing shop drawings and drafting interior plans, elevations and details.

Responsibilities

• Take design through schematic design, design development, construction documents, millwork detail, and shop drawings review.
• Collaborate with clients, vendors, and contractors to advance projects.
• Produce and manage CD sets and millwork drawings.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Client coordination

Project management

Communication

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Mid‑Level ArchitectDesigner/Interior Designer (Freelance/Independent Contractor)

Elaine Santos Design is seeking an interior designer/architect with 4‑6 years of project management in architecture & interior architecture experience to come work at our lower Manhattan studio.

This is an in person role (not remote).

The ideal candidate for our design studio would be an outgoing individual with abilities in design, hand and computer drawing, highly productive in CAD. Experience in residential work is preferred. Experience in all aspects of design and production. The candidate must be able to manage more than one project at one time‑varying in size.

The qualified candidate will need to be enthusiastic, hard‑working, well‑organized, and highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The candidate should have experience in dealing with clients, vendors, and contractors. The candidate should have good design sense and be knowledgeable in creating construction documents.

Responsibilities

The Architect/Interior Designer will be responsible for all or some of the project phases such as; Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Custom Millwork Detail, and Shop Drawings Review.

Prerequisites

• 4-6 years full-time experience at an architecture or interior design firm
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
• Skilled in producing/managing CD sets
• Strong project management + consultant/contractor coordination
• Experience with client + vendor relations
• Knowledge of NYC design resources (hard materials, millwork, textiles, plumbing, lighting, hardware, etc.)
• Familiar with NY/NYC/CT building codes
• Able to source + coordinate finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting, textiles, and window treatments
• Proficient in reviewing shop drawings and drafting interior plans, elevations + details

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in creating coordinated construction document sets and millwork drawings
• Resolves technical and code issues
• Experience in reviewing contractor RFPs & RFI’s
• MUST be highly CAD proficient and comfortable in Word, Excel, In-Design, and Photoshop

Please send your resume and sample portfolio to [e-mail].