Senior Interior Designer / Architectural Designer

Archinect; Lyndhurst (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision insurance / EP

401(k) with up to 5% match

Life Insurance and AD&D

Paid time off & Holidays

Lunch provided

Holiday gift certificates

FSA / DCFSA

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Archinect in Lyndhurst, NJ, seeks an experienced interior designer to own and deliver complete interior design packages for retail and commercial projects.

You will coordinate finish materials, furniture, lighting, and signage, while overseeing exterior design elements to maintain a unified brand. Travel within the United States is required; bilingual English/Korean is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• 4 to 7 years of hands‑on experience in interior design, architecture, or retail design.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD and industry‑standard 3D design software.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

AutoCAD

3D design software

Bilingual English/Korean

Detail drawings

Travel within US

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

3D modeling software

Job description

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: $75,000 - $90,000