Mid-Level FF&E Designer — Commercial Interiors

Archinect; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Fogarty Finger in New York seeks an Intermediate Designer to lead FF&E efforts from concept to installation. You will collaborate with architects, interior designers, consultants, manufacturers, and clients to deliver exceptional environments while developing the firm’s custom furniture collection.

The role balances technical rigor with design sensibility, emphasizing organization, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving. Growth toward project ownership is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related design discipline.
• 3–7 years of relevant professional experience at a similar architecture or interior design firm.
• Strong verbal, written, and visual communication; ability to present confidently in internal and client-facing settings.
• Active pursuit of architectural licensure (ARE) or NCIDQ certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of FF&E design for commercial office, hospitality, multifamily, and mixed-use projects.
• Develop project-specific furniture concepts, as well as furniture plans, specifications, finish palettes, and presentation materials.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, lighting designers, consultants, and procurement teams.
• Help establish and grow Fogarty Finger's custom furniture and product design practice.
• Build strong relationships with manufacturers, showrooms, artisans, and industry partners.
• Stay informed on industry trends and initiatives, new product launches, emerging products and designers, and fabrication techniques.
• Share research and product discoveries with the studio through regular presentations, inspiration boards, and internal design resources.
• Represent Fogarty Finger at industry events, design fairs, showroom openings, NeoCon, ICFF, BDNY, and other trade events to strengthen relationships and identify emerging design opportunities.
• Manage multiple tasks and schedules across concurrent projects with competing deadlines
• Proactively identify potential issues, document concerns clearly, elevate to senior team members, and propose resolutions.

Skills

Interior design

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Enscape

V-Ray

Adobe Creative Suite

Spexx

Licensure pursuit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

SketchUp

Enscape

V-Ray

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Spexx

Job description

Fogarty Finger in New York seeks an Intermediate Designer to lead FF&E efforts from concept to installation. You will collaborate with architects, interior designers, consultants, manufacturers, and clients to deliver exceptional environments while developing the firm’s custom furniture collection.

The role balances technical rigor with design sensibility, emphasizing organization, clear communication, and proactive problem-solving. Growth toward project ownership is expected.