Senior Interior Designer & Project Lead — NYC Luxury Homes

Planning Recruitment Limited; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Planning Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Designer for a design-driven residential studio on Manhattan's Upper East Side. You will lead high-end interiors, collaborating closely with Principals to shepherd projects from concept to installation.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, ownership of budgets and schedules, and client-facing presentation. A strong portfolio and experience in luxury residential design are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design.
• 7–10 years of professional interior design experience, including 5+ years in high-end residential design at the Senior Designer / Project Manager level.
• Strong command of NYC's luxury furnishings and trade resources.
• Track record managing luxury residential construction with regular hands-on site presence.
• Advanced proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe CS, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Design Manager.
• Strong graphic presentation and hand-sketching skills (Rhino or Revit rendering ability is a bonus).
• Exceptional organizational, project management, and written/verbal communication skills.
• A discreet, and reliable presence - comfortable representing the studio with high-net-worth clients.
• Valid driver's license, with flexibility to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Principals from programming through construction administration, leading multiple luxury residential projects with full ownership of quality, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, vendors, and artisans to ensure seamless execution from design through completion.
• Source and procure FF&E: furniture, lighting, textiles, finishes; develop plans, specs, and procurement docs.
• Oversee custom fabrication and decorative procurement end-to-end, from pricing through delivery, installation and closeout.
• Lead on-site installation coordination and prepare client and Principal-facing presentations, keeping docs, schedules, and budgets accurate.

Skills

Graphic presentation

Hand-sketching

Rhino

Revit

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Adobe Creative Suite

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Design Manager

Job description

Planning Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Designer for a design-driven residential studio on Manhattan's Upper East Side. You will lead high-end interiors, collaborating closely with Principals to shepherd projects from concept to installation.

The role emphasizes hands-on design, ownership of budgets and schedules, and client-facing presentation. A strong portfolio and experience in luxury residential design are essential.