Interior Designer - Technical Commercial Interiors & Workplace Design

About This Role

Interior Designer with strong technical expertise is sought by an award-winning interior design practice in Manhattan to join its growing workplace design team. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a creative and technically skilled designer to take the next step in their career, working on high-profile corporate interiors for leading financial, legal, and commercial clients. The successful candidate will take an active role in projects from initial concept through construction, collaborating closely with senior leadership, working directly with clients, and contributing to both the creative and technical direction of projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial interiors and workplace projects from initial programming and space planning through construction documentation and administration
• Develop space plans, test fits, block and stack studies, and furniture layouts
• Produce detailed construction drawings, interior detailing, and millwork packages
• Develop design concepts, material palettes, finishes, FF&E selections, and presentation packages
• Collaborate directly with clients to understand project requirements and present design solutions
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, furniture suppliers, and external stakeholders
• Review RFIs, submittals, and shop drawings, ensuring design intent is maintained throughout construction
• Participate in site visits, construction coordination, and project completion activities
• Maintain high standards of design quality, technical accuracy, and project delivery
• Support and mentor junior designers while developing towards greater project leadership responsibilities

Requirements

• 5–8 years of professional interior design experience, ideally within corporate workplace or commercial interiors
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or a related discipline
• Strong experience delivering workplace design and tenant improvement projects
• Advanced proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD
• Experience with SketchUp, Enscape, or similar visualization software, along with Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of construction documentation, technical detailing, millwork, and building codes
• Experience with space planning, finish selections, furniture specifications, and FF&E
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and construction administration processes
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
• Ability to manage multiple project responsibilities and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams

Nice to have:

• NCIDQ, LEED, WELL, or similar professional accreditation