Senior Interior Designer

Equinox; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Club membership

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Equinox in New York is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to support the SVP of Design on new clubs, expansions, and renovations, while managing personal projects. You will lead interior design, FF&E, and documentation, coordinating with cross-functional teams and external consultants.

The role requires a strong design portfolio, expert CAD/3D rendering skills, and a passion for premium hospitality environments. On-site NY work with opportunities for travel and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design.
• 8+ years professional experience with architecture or design firm.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, SketchUp; rendering knowledge.
• Strong leadership, detail orientation, organization and problem solving.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance, sustainability and LEED is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead new club, renovation and special projects with interior design and FF&E.
• Manage deliverables for weekly design presentation meetings to leadership.
• Collaborate with Architecture & Planning and cross-functional teams such as Marketing, Creative, Procurement, Facilities.
• Lead design projects and coordinate with outside Architect and Design consultants.
• Travel with opening team for new clubs and presale offices.
• Source pricing, lead time and stock for FF&E and finishes.
• Create finish schedules and manage FF&E budgets.
• Fabricate mood/materials boards and manage materials library.
• Create multimedia Indesign, Excel, and Word documents.
• Produce floor plans, elevations, and cabinetry details in AutoCAD.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Initiative

Communication skills

Sustainability awareness

Education

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

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

SketchUp

Job description

Senior Interior Designer

Overview

WHO WE ARE

Equinox is a category of one, setting the global standard for luxury health, wellness, and hospitality. Our spaces are intentionally elevated, our standards uncompromising, and our expectations high. We attract people who take pride in excellence, care deeply about quality, and want to be part of something that feels different the moment you walk through the door.

We are builders, operators, and innovators who believe great environments and meaningful human connection change lives. Diversity, belonging, and ownership aren’t slogans here, they’re how we work. At Equinox, colleagues don’t just support the business; they shape the future of wellness. Because for us, it’s not fitness. It’s life.

We create premium, immersive experiences where performance, hospitality, design, and human connection converge—and every detail matters. This is not a traditional fitness environment. It is a place where high standards, accountability, and pride in craft define the work.

Fueled by an entrepreneurial mindset, we trust our people with real responsibility and real impact. Growth is earned through action, learning is hands‑on, and careers are built by those who want to operate at the highest level. At Equinox, we don’t just offer opportunities—we offer long‑term pathways for people who want to do meaningful work in an environment that expects more and delivers more.

Job Description

The Senior Interior Designer will assist the SVP of Design in new clubs, expansion, and renovation projects while managing their own projects. The responsibilities and duties of this position described here are representative of those an employee must perform:

Responsibilities

• Lead new club, renovation and special projects with selection, development and management of interior design and FF&E.
• Manage deliverables for weekly design presentation meetings to leadership
• Frequent collaboration with internal Architecture & Planning team and cross functional departments such as Marketing, Creative, Procurement and Facilities.
• Lead design projects and co-ordination of outside Architect and Design consultants.
• Travel with the opening team for new clubs and presale offices.
• Source pricing, lead time and stock availability of FF&E items and finish materials.
• Create and manage finish schedules throughout the duration of projects.
• Organize and track FF&E budgets, for new clubs and renovation projects.
• Design and fabricate mood/materials boards for clubs and presale offices.
• Manage internal materials library with updates from vendor representatives.
• Create multimedia Indesign presentations, spreadsheets in Excel, and text documents in Word.
• Create floor plans, interior elevations, and cabinetry details in AutoCAD.
• Manage and implement standard interior signage package. (Send out to vendors for bid, review quote, locate signage appropriately and coordinate installation with construction.)
• Put together Flame Report for the Fire Department in new club districts: Order Flame Certificate from vendors, Complete forms for finishes, and order finishes
• Process invoices for FF&E and coordinate all shipments, deliveries and installation.
• Become familiar with Equinox spatial requirements and standards.
• Photography and minor graphic design: Photograph clubs, create mood and finishes board, create renderings, and edit images. Professional photography is not required.
• Compile and organize high quality images of finishes for new clubs, for rendering purposes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture or Interior Design.
• 8+ years professional experience with architecture or design firm, ideally in hospitality or high end residential field.
• Highly proficient at AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup and rendering knowledge with strong graphic and digital presentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills, detail-oriented, organized and enjoys problem solving.
• Has a passion for all things design related and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance, sustainability and LEED certification a plus.

Pay Transparency:Min $95k - Max $105k

Additional Information

AS A MEMBER OF THE EQUINOX TEAM YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• We offer competitive salary, benefits, and industry leading commission opportunities for club employees
• Complimentary Club membership
• Perks and incentives with our products and services including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa and Shop

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

Equinox is an equal opportunity employer. For more information regarding our career opportunities, please visit one of our clubs or our website at https://careers.equinox.com/

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.