Senior Interior Designer, Retail (NYC) - Lead & Collaborate

NELSON Worldwide, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) plan with company match

Full health benefits including medical

Wellness program with rewards

Pet Insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Flexible working schedules

Professional development support

Job summary

NELSON Worldwide, LLC seeks a Senior Interior Designer for its Retail Practice in New York City. You will lead design teams, coordinate with project managers, and drive spaces from programming through furniture specification.

This role requires advanced space planning, concepts, and client-facing presentations to banks and major retailers. Expect involvement in design charrettes, development of concepts, and production of 2D/3D drawings while mentoring teammates and maintaining Nelson standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture from an accredited university.
• 8+ years of experience in interior design/architecture.
• NCIDQ preferred or registered/certified in state jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Lead project design team and coordinate with Project Manager.
• Develop design concepts, space planning and sourcing finishes.
• Prepare presentations, drawings, and BIM documents.
• Lead client presentations and ensure design intent across phases.
• Mentor teammates and ensure adherence to Nelson standards.
• Participate in business development activities and proposals.

Skills

Space planning

Conceptual design

Team collaboration

Client presentations

Leadership

Project management

Communications

AutoCAD

Revit

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Adobe Creative Suite

3D modeling software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD/Architectural Desktop

Revit/BIM

Deltek Vision/Vantagepoint

Adobe Creative Suite

3D Studio Max / Viz 2006

Job description

NELSON Worldwide, LLC seeks a Senior Interior Designer for its Retail Practice in New York City. You will lead design teams, coordinate with project managers, and drive spaces from programming through furniture specification.

This role requires advanced space planning, concepts, and client-facing presentations to banks and major retailers. Expect involvement in design charrettes, development of concepts, and production of 2D/3D drawings while mentoring teammates and maintaining Nelson standards