Senior Design Manager - NYC Hybrid Studio

Icrave, LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

ICRAVE in New York seeks a Design Manager to lead interior design projects from concept through completion, balancing creative direction, client engagement, and fostering team leadership. The Broadway Studio operates as a hybrid design studio with in-person hours in New York, and applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S.

The role requires a professional degree in interior design or architecture, 10+ years of post-graduate experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, Bluebeam,

Qualifications

• Professional degree from an accredited interior design or architectural program.
• 10+ years post-graduate experience in an architectural or interior design studio.
• Proven track record leading complex design projects with key stakeholders.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills.
• Solid leadership capabilities across a project team.
• Confidence in managing client communications and team workflows while still deeply engaged in creative problem-solving.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and BIM/Revit.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign and Photoshop).
• Direct experience in the Hospitality industry is desirable.
• Knowledge of 3D Studio Max and Rhino are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead interior design projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, project scope, and budget.
• Build trust and foster strong relationships with multiple clients, managing expectations and facilitating clear communication.
• Provide project teams with context and direction, explaining the 'why' behind design decisions and guiding them in solving client challenges.
• Conduct and lead internal work sessions, management meetings, and client presentations.
• Mentor, conduct performance reviews and support career development for more junior designers.
• Ensure design documentation quality by reviewing and redlining outgoing deliverables to minimize risk and liability.
• Coordinate with peers and project managers to maintain schedule, budget, and resource allocation.
• Proactively identify design and delivery issues, developing solutions before escalation.
• Source and coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and contractors as needed for project execution.
• Participate in recruiting by interviewing candidates and onboarding new hires during growth periods.
• Support client retention and account growth by contributing to project extensions and additional scopes of work.]

Skills

Leadership

Presentation

Communication

Client management

Creative problem solving

Education

Professional degree in interior design or architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM/Revit

Bluebeam

Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop)

3D Studio Max

Rhino

Job description

ICRAVE in New York seeks a Design Manager to lead interior design projects from concept through completion, balancing creative direction, client engagement, and fostering team leadership. The Broadway Studio operates as a hybrid design studio with in-person hours in New York, and applicants must be fully authorized to work in the U.S.

The role requires a professional degree in interior design or architecture, 10+ years of post-graduate experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM/Revit, Bluebeam,