Senior Interior Designer/Decorator - Historic Private Homes

True Consulting Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Job summary

A New York–based architecture firm is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its team. This role focuses on heritage renovations, with responsibilities including material research, FF&E design, and budget management. Ideally, the candidate should possess a sophisticated artistic sensibility and the ability to work in high-intensity environments while liaising directly with clients. An appreciation for historical references and strong networks with artisans are essential. The firm is known for creating eclectic interiors across residential and hospitality projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in custom plasterwork, textiles, and layered interiors.
• Strong organisational ability and self-motivation.
• Ability to balance conceptual thinking with detailed execution.
• Confidence working in high-intensity production environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct material research and FF&E design.
• Document decorative finishes.
• Manage budgets and oversee installations.

Skills

Artistic sensibility

Experience in heritage renovations

Strong networks of artisans and suppliers

Job description

Overview

A New York–based architecture and interiors practice, internationally recognised for its refined, meticulous approach, is seeking a Senior Interior Designer to join its team.

Known for a deep appreciation of historical references, the studio works exclusively with antique, vintage, and bespoke FF&E, creating layered, eclectic interiors across both residential and hospitality projects.

This role sits within their Residential team, where design is driven by a strong focus on historical context, materiality, and composition.

Qualifications

• They are looking for designers with:
• A sophisticated artistic sensibility
• Proven experience in heritage renovations, custom plasterwork, textiles, and layered interiors
• Strong networks of artisans and suppliers

Requirements

• The right person will combine:
• A sharp technical eye with exceptional taste
• Strong organisational ability and self-motivation
• The ability to balance conceptual thinking with detailed execution
• Confidence working in high-intensity production environments while engaging directly with private clients

Responsibilities

• Material research and FF&E design
• Documentation of decorative finishes
• Budget management and installation oversight

Benefits

• Disability insurance

If your work leans more toward collected than decorated, and you’re ready for a studio that operates at a higher level, this is worth a conversation.