Interior Designer
Adjaye Associates is looking for an Interior Designer for our New York studio. The successful candidate will understand the design process through programming; interior architecture; architectural specification; documentation; and furniture, fixture, and equipment (FF&E) specifications. We are looking for someone who has prior experience working in an interior design studio and is familiar with high-end, custom design processes.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working with the design team to produce furniture plans, elevation drawings, diagrams, and details
Assisting with all phases of the project including conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents
Rendering furniture plans and creating presentations with an ability to create cohesive documents
Research and source architectural and interior finishes, fabrics, and furniture
Correspond with various industry professionals including showroom representatives, fabricators, vendors, and occasional client correspondence
Assisting with furniture purchasing and procurement – providing accurate order details to various vendors
Creating proposals, purchase orders, sending vendor payments, and tracking orders
Coordinating and attending vendor meetings to review new products
Assisting with project installations
Essential Skills:
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit; Rhino/V-Ray; Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator; and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Interest and familiarity with space planning, furniture, and materials selection
Interest in the civic, cultural and educational sector
Ability to work in a fast-paced professional environment and juggle multiple tasks and deadlines
Self-motivated, highly organized, detail-oriented, and team player who can quickly adapt when necessary
Experience & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited Architectural or Interior Design program
Minimum 3 years full-time experience working for an Interior Design and/or Architecture firm
Experience working with purchasing software such as Design Manager
Knowledge of coordinating furniture budgets, finish schedules, and furniture legends
Currently resides in New York
If you would like to be considered for a position at Adjaye Associates, please send a cover letter, PDF of your CV and work samples (not exceeding 5MB). Unfortunately due to the high level of applications we receive we can not always guarantee a reply, however we do appreciate your interest. Send materials to uscareers(a)adjaye.com