Senior Interior Designer

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is currently looking for a Senior Interior Designer to join our Commercial Retail & Hospitality Design Studio in New York, NY! Our success has been built around listening to our clients and collaborating with them to achieve an environment that fosters creativity, comfort, efficiency and flexibility. Our interior designers balance strong creative vision with meticulous technical execution and lead full cycle projects from concept to install.

Our next Senior Interior Designer will work collaboratively to design and create schematics and concepts that meet programming requirements and health and safety codes. This individual will also create construction drawing sets and create presentation materials.

Our next Senior Interior Designer will lead the planning, schematic design, and construction documentation phases for national retail and hospitality clients. This role serves as a key design leader, fostering collaboration with clients and coordinating seamlessly across multiple internal disciplines to deliver thoughtful, high-quality design solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and documentation of retail and hospitality projects under the guidance of senior designers, architects, and project managers.

• Assist in developing design concepts, space plans, material palettes, furniture selections, and presentation materials that align with client brand standards and project objectives.

• Prepare and revise construction documents, drawings, renderings, and specifications using industry-standard software such as Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• Participate in site surveys, field verification, and documentation of existing conditions.

• Coordinate with internal project team members, across disciplines and consultants to incorporate design requirements into project deliverables.

• Assist with researching building codes, accessibility requirements, materials, products, and industry trends relevant to retail and hospitality environments.

• Support the preparation of client presentations, design packages, and project reports.

• Review project documents for accuracy and completeness while incorporating feedback from senior team members.

• Attend project meetings, consultant coordination calls, and site visits to gain project experience and understanding of the design and construction process.

• Maintain organized project files and documentation in accordance with company standards and procedures.

• Build positive working relationships with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

• Stay informed of emerging trends in retail, hospitality, workplace experience, branding, and customer engagement.

• Communicate effectively, share information proactively, and contribute ideas that support project success and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field from an accredited university required.

• 5-8 years of professional experience in retail, hospitality, commercial, workplace, or related design environments.

• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp and Enscape required; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software preferred.

• Understanding of architectural and interior design documentation, space planning, material selection, and detailing.

• Familiarity with building codes, accessibility requirements, and construction documentation processes is preferred.

• Strong graphic, visual communication, and presentation skills with an eye for detail and design aesthetics.

• Ability to interpret client brand standards and translate them into engaging customer and guest experiences.

• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment while managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

• Self-motivated with a desire to learn, grow professionally, and develop expertise in retail and hospitality design.

• Experience through studio projects, or professional work in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or branded environments is preferred.

• Pursuit of professional licensure (NCIDQ or Architectural Registration) is encouraged but not required.

• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $99,000 to $120,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!

Colliers Engineering & Design is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V). We are committed to ensuring that Inclusion & Belonging continues to be a strategic area of focus, not only as the right thing to do, but as one of the ways we will continue to lead our industry into the future. As part of this responsibility, we are on a progressive journey to foster an environment in which everyone at Colliers Engineering & Design feels respected and comfortable doing their best work while being their authentic selves regardless of background or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.