Senior Interior Designer / Architectural Designer

H Mart; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Lunch Provided

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

H Mart seeks a senior interior design lead in Lyndhurst, NJ, to drive comprehensive design solutions for its commercial and retail projects. You will independently prepare and manage full interior design packages, ensuring cohesive finishes, furniture, lighting, and signage, while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will also oversee exterior designs and signage, advance construction drawings with A/MEP coordination, and address design issues on evolving sites, traveling as needed to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or closely related field.
• 4–7 years hands-on interior design/retail design experience.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and industry-standard 3D design software.
• Ability to travel within the United States as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Lead review and development of comprehensive interior design solutions for H Mart's commercial and retail projects.
• Prepare, review, and manage full interior design packages with finishes, furniture, lighting, and signage.
• Oversee exterior designs and signage to maintain a unified brand presence.
• Prepare and manage detailed construction drawing sets with A/MEP coordination.

Skills

Bilingual English/Korean

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design / Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

3D design software

Job description

• Lead the review and development of comprehensive, innovative design solutions for H Mart's commercial and retail projects
• Independently prepare, review, and manage full interior design packages, ensuring cohesive integration of finish materials, furniture, lighting, and signage
• Oversee and draft building exterior designs and exterior signage elements to ensure a unified brand presence
• Prepare, revise, and manage detailed construction drawing sets, navigating complex project requirements and A/MEP coordination
• Proactively identify design and structural issues, adapting drawings and design elements based on changing site conditions, consultant feedback, and evolving internal directions
• Act as the central design liaison, communicating seamlessly with internal teams, external vendors, design consultants, architects of record, and General Contractors (GCs)
• Participate actively in critical project meetings, design reviews, site visits, and construction coordination meetings across various locations
• Elevate the design team's capabilities by reviewing the work of junior designers, providing clear, practical feedback, and guiding them through complex design problem-solving
  

Responsibilities But Not Limited To

• Lead the review and development of comprehensive, innovative design solutions for H Mart's commercial and retail projects
• Independently prepare, review, and manage full interior design packages, ensuring cohesive integration of finish materials, furniture, lighting, and signage
• Oversee and draft building exterior designs and exterior signage elements to ensure a unified brand presence
• Prepare, revise, and manage detailed construction drawing sets, navigating complex project requirements and A/MEP coordination
• Proactively identify design and structural issues, adapting drawings and design elements based on changing site conditions, consultant feedback, and evolving internal directions
• Act as the central design liaison, communicating seamlessly with internal teams, external vendors, design consultants, architects of record, and General Contractors (GCs)
• Participate actively in critical project meetings, design reviews, site visits, and construction coordination meetings across various locations
• Elevate the design team's capabilities by reviewing the work of junior designers, providing clear, practical feedback, and guiding them through complex design problem-solving
  

Qualifications / Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field
• 4 to 7 years of hands-on experience in interior design, architecture, commercial space design, or retail design
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and industry-standard 3D design software
• Proven ability to independently prepare and rigorously review complete interior drawing packages and precise detail drawings
• Ability to travel within the United States as project needs dictate (no disqualifying reasons for domestic travel)
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean is highly preferred
  

Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EAP (Employee Assistance Program) per company policy
• 401 (k) Retirement Plan with up to 5% match per company policy
• Life Insurance and AD&D (Accidental death & Dismemberment) per company policy
• BTA Insurance (Business Travel Accident Coverage)
• Company provided lunch
• Paid-time off (PTO) and Paid Holidays per company policy
• Celebration & Condolence Benefits per company policy
• Smart Card: Earn additional 4 points to the standard $1 = 1 point
• Holiday Gift certificates per company policy
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) per company policy
• DCFSA (Dependent Child Care Spending Account) per company policy

Work Hours

• MON-FRI, 9:00am to 6:00pm
  

Salary Range:

$60,300 - $105,000

• Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors.