Project designer

Casalta; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Casalta in New York is seeking a project designer with at least five years of professional experience in high-end interiors to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong design sensibility, technical rigor and the ability to lead across all project phases, from concept through construction administration.

Responsibilities include developing interior architecture, coordinating design concepts and FF&E with principals, sourcing and managing procurement, preparing documentation, and

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience in interiors, including concept to construction administration.
• Experience producing detailed construction documents for high-end interiors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Willingness to travel; located in New York and legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Contribute a clear and thoughtful design perspective across projects.
• Develop interior architecture, design concepts and FF&E with principals.
• Source furniture, fixtures and finishes; manage procurement through installation.
• Prepare and coordinate design documentation, including drawing sets, millwork, finishes and detailing.
• Produce presentations, including drawings, 3D models and renderings.
• Support project management with timelines, deliverables, priorities and milestones.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, architects and consultants throughout the project lifecycle.
• Schedule and supervise project construction, including inspections and approvals.
• Maintain AutoCAD standards and coordinate consultant drawings.
• Navigate design challenges while balancing aesthetic intent, budget and schedule.
• Assist with general studio operations and support as needed.

Skills

Interior design

Design leadership

Technical rigor

Communication skills

Collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Vendor coordination

Procurement coordination

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in interior design or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Rhino

Enscape

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Casalta is hiring a project designer to join its team in New York.

We are seeking a full-time project designer with at least five years of professional experience in high-end interiors to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring strong design sensibility, technical rigor and the ability to lead and contribute across all project phases, from concept through construction administration.

Key responsibilities:

• contribute a clear and thoughtful design perspective across projects
• develop interior architecture, design concepts and FF&E in collaboration with the principals
• source furniture, fixtures and finishes; manage procurement through installation; and maintain antique and auction schedules
• prepare and coordinate design documentation, including drawing sets, millwork, finishes and detailing
• produce presentations, including drawings, 3D models and renderings
• support project management in coordination with the Studio Director, including timelines, deliverables, priorities and progress toward milestones
• serve as a point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, architects and consultants throughout the project lifecycle
• schedule and supervise project construction, including inspections and approvals
• maintain AutoCAD standards and coordinate consultant drawings
• navigate design challenges while balancing aesthetic intent, budget and schedule
• assist with general studio operations and support as needed
• enforce AutoCAD standard and procedures; oversee maintenance of AutoCAD

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in interior design or a related field
• minimum five years of professional experience, with projects completed from concept through construction administration
• experience producing detailed construction documents for high-end residential, commercial and/or hospitality interiors
• strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• clear and professional communication skills
• collaborative, proactive and solutions-oriented approach
• experience with sourcing, procurement and vendor coordination; familiarity with antique and auction purchasing is a plus
• proficiency in AutoCAD, Rhino, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• willingness to travel as needed
• must be located in New York and legally authorized to work in the United States