Senior Architect Designer: Workplace/Corporate/Commercial Division

Top Dog Recruiting; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Top Dog Recruiting seeks a Senior Design Professional for corporate interiors in New York City. The role is hybrid (4 days in office) and requires leading design teams on diverse projects with strong client interaction.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in corporate interiors, mastery of Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite, and the ability to generate photo-realistic renderings with Enscape and AI tools. Comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of design experience in corporate interiors.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Ability to create photo-realistic renderings with Enscape and AI-driven tools.
• Experience specifying systems and furniture.
• Understanding of schematic design, DD and CD documents.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Detail-oriented with multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Interface with client throughout design phase.
• Oversee design team.
• Develop preliminary programs of requirements.
• Develop space standards.
• Develop test-fits, schematic planning, program analysis and basic code analysis.
• Prepare design scope budget documentation and budget analysis.
• Develop 3-dimensional design concepts including lighting and FF&E.
• Coordinate design requirements with client, consultant and project team.
• Organize, prepare and attend design presentations.
• Select, present and specify furniture, finishes, and accessories. Lead furniture showroom tours.
• Prepare furniture bid documents and analyze responses.
• Review furniture dealer specifications.
• Coordinate design development package for construction documents, including equipment.
• Specifications and profile sketches of all special construction and millwork details.
• Assist in reviewing engineering documents to ensure compliance with design intent.
• Assist in construction bid analysis and value engineering.
• Review shop drawings / submittals for design intent.
• Periodically visit project site during construction.
• Attend business presentation. Assist in scripting presentations.

Skills

Project leadership

Client interfacing

Team coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Enscape

AI rendering tools

Job description

Senior Design Professional – Corporate Interiors

New York, NY – HYBRID

Our client is an award-winning provider of innovative design solutions. Headquartered in New York City with satellite offices in Long Island, the firm works locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

They have an immediate need for a Senior Design Professional with a minimum of 10 years of experience, to lead, create, and execute diverse projects for their corporate interiors practice out of their New York City location. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit, enthusiasm, bright ideas, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities:

• Interface with client throughout design phase
• Oversee design team
• Develop preliminary programs of requirements
• Develop space standards
• Develop test-fits, schematic planning, program analysis and basic code analysis
• Prepare design scope budget documentation and budget analysis
• Develop 3-dimensional design concepts including lighting and FF & E
• Coordinate design requirements with client, consultant and project team
• Organize, prepare and attend design presentations
• Select, present and specify furniture, finishes, and accessories. Lead furniture showroom tours
• Prepare furniture bid documents and analyze responses
• Review furniture dealer specifications
• Coordinate design development package for construction documents, including equipment.
• Specifications and profile sketches of all special construction and millwork details
• Assist in reviewing engineering documents to ensure compliance with design intent
• Assist in construction bid analysis and value engineering
• Review shop drawings / submittals for design intent
• Periodically visit project site during construction
• Attend business presentation. Assist in scripting presentations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years continuous design experience in Corporate / Commercial / Workplace Interiors
• Expert proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Ability to create photo-realistic renderings utilizing Enscape & AI-driven software
• Experience with specifying systems & ancillary furniture
• Understanding of schematic design, design development and contract documents
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills
• A detail-oriented mindset and an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

The projected annual salary range for this position is $120K to $160K. This role is hybrid (4 days in office) with comprehensive benefits.