Senior Interior Designer — Transform NYC Athletic Spaces

Chelsea Piers Lp; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chelsea Piers Fitness, headquartered in New York, seeks a senior-level Architect/Designer to support interior projects across its NYC facilities. You will drive concept design, drawings, and coordination from renovation through construction, collaborating with development, construction teams and operations staff.

The role requires 5–7 years of interior architecture/design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and a strong eye for space planning in high-traffic settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally including interior architecture or interior design projects.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp required.
• Strong sense of interior design and space planning; able to turn around studies informed by site constraints, design goals and cost.
• Working knowledge of building codes, ADA requirements, and construction documentation standards.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; comfortable managing multiple projects at once.
• Experience with sports, fitness, hospitality, or other high-traffic commercial interiors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop interior design concepts and space plans for interior fitout projects across Chelsea Piers facilities.
• Prepare and coordinate drawings, specifications, and finish schedules using AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp.
• Collaborate with leadership team, project managers and facility operations staff to carry design intent through to construction or handoff to external consultants.
• Research and select materials, finishes, furniture, and fixtures suited to high-traffic athletic and event environments.
• Assist with project budgets, schedules, and coordination with vendors and contractors.
• Maintain organized project documentation and drawing sets throughout each project phase.

Skills

Concept design

Space planning

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architecture or Interior Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Chelsea Piers Fitness, headquartered in New York, seeks a senior-level Architect/Designer to support interior projects across its NYC facilities. You will drive concept design, drawings, and coordination from renovation through construction, collaborating with development, construction teams and operations staff.

The role requires 5–7 years of interior architecture/design experience, proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and a strong eye for space planning in high-traffic settings.