Senior Interior Designer

Job Description

Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager

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Location: New York, NY

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Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

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Work Arrangement: Onsite, five days per week

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Compensation: $100,000-$125,000 base salary, depending on experience

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About Huniford Design Studio

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Huniford Design Studio is a boutique New York City interior design firm known for thoughtfully curated residential interiors spanning a broad range of aesthetics, from highly modern spaces to traditional residences and everything in between.

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As a small, collaborative studio, team members work closely with the firm's principal, designers, architects, administrative staff, and trusted outside vendors. The studio's projects are frequently located throughout New York City and the Hamptons and often incorporate custom furniture and millwork, vintage and one-of-a-kind pieces, and highly personalized design solutions.

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The Opportunity

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Huniford Design Studio is seeking an experienced Senior Interior Designer / Project Manager who can independently lead residential design projects from design development through final installation.

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This is a hands-on role for an experienced designer who brings both strong creative judgment and the organizational skills required to successfully manage complex projects. The ideal candidate is comfortable owning multiple aspects of a project, including client communication, design development, budgets, schedules, custom furniture and millwork, sourcing, procurement, vendor coordination, and installation.

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This person will serve as the lead designer on assigned projects while collaborating with other members of the design team. The right candidate should understand the full lifecycle of a residential interior design project and, after becoming familiar with the studio's processes, be able to move projects forward with a high degree of independence.

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What You'll Do

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Lead projects from design development through installation

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• Serve as the lead designer/project manager on assigned residential projects.
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• Manage multiple projects or project phases simultaneously while maintaining schedules, budgets, and design quality.
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• Develop projects from initial design concepts through sourcing, procurement, custom fabrication, and final installation.
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• Identify next steps, anticipate project needs, and independently keep projects moving forward.
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Manage design development and documentation

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• Develop furniture plans and space-planning solutions in AutoCAD.
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• Source furniture, materials, finishes, lighting, textiles, vintage pieces, and other elements that support the overall project aesthetic.
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• Design and coordinate custom furniture, millwork, cabinetry, and lighting.
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• Work with fabricators and outside vendors to translate design concepts into finished pieces.
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• Coordinate the modification, restoration, and reupholstery of vintage and one-of-a-kind furnishings when appropriate.
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Own project execution

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• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
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• Prepare purchase orders and support invoice management.
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• Coordinate procurement activities and communicate with vendors and fabricators regarding specifications, production, timing, and delivery.
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• Plan and coordinate installations with outside vendors and internal team members.
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• Monitor multiple priorities and proactively address issues that could affect budget, schedule, or project execution.
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Partner with clients and the broader project team

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• Prepare for and participate in client meetings.
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• Attend meetings at client residences and project locations throughout the New York area as needed.
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• Communicate professionally with clients throughout the project lifecycle.
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• Collaborate closely with the firm's principal, senior and junior designers, architects, administrative team, accounting partners, vendors, workrooms, fabricators, and other project partners.
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• Provide direction and support to junior designers, design assistants, or interns contributing to assigned projects.
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What We're Looking For

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• 5+ years of professional interior design experience
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• Residential interior design experience is required. Candidates with a combination of residential and luxury hospitality or commercial experience may also be considered.
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• Demonstrated experience independently managing interior design projects through multiple phases, ideally from design development through installation.
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• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, budgets, vendors, and client expectations.
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• Strong space-planning and furniture-planning skills.
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• Hands-on experience with custom furniture, millwork, cabinetry, or lighting design and fabrication.
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• Experience sourcing FF&E, materials, finishes, textiles, vintage furnishings, and other design elements.
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• Experience supporting or owning procurement, purchase orders, invoicing, and installation coordination.
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• Strong client-facing communication and presentation skills.
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• Highly organized, proactive, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced boutique studio.
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• Ability to work collaboratively while taking independent ownership of assigned projects.
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• Strong design sensibility with the ability to work across a range of residential styles.
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Technical Skills

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• Strong AutoCAD proficiency.
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• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency.
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• Microsoft Office proficiency.
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• Experience with Design Manager or a comparable interior design/project management and procurement platform.
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• Ability to create and interpret furniture plans and custom design drawings.
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Preferred Experience

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While not all are required, the strongest candidates will bring:

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• Experience working for an interior design firm in New York City.
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• High-end or luxury residential interior design experience.
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• Experience with projects in New York City and/or the Hamptons.
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• Experience managing residential project budgets approaching or exceeding $1 million.
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• Approximately two or more years of direct custom furniture, millwork, cabinetry, or related fabrication experience.
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• Familiarity with New York-area vendors, workrooms, fabricators, showrooms, and other trade resources.
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• A portfolio demonstrating relevant residential design work.
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Work Environment

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This is an onsite position based at Huniford Design Studio's New York City studio. Team members work in the office Monday through Friday with periodic travel to client meetings, project locations, showrooms, vendors, and installations throughout the New York area.

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Because the studio is intentionally small and collaborative, this role offers direct exposure to the firm's principal and the opportunity to play a meaningful role across the full lifecycle of each project.

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Compensation & Benefits

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• Base salary targeted at $100,000-$125,000 , depending on experience.
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• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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• 401(k) with employer contribution/match.
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• Two weeks of PTO
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Additional Job Application Terms

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This job is part of LinkedIn’s Full-Service Hiring beta program. Eligibility is limited to candidates located in and performing services in the United States, excluding those based in Alaska, Hawaii, Nevada, South Carolina, or West Virginia.

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We’re committed to making our hiring process as smooth and timely as possible, and we understand that waiting to hear back can add to the anticipation. If you’re a potential fit, our team will reach out within two weeks to progress you to the next stage. If you don’t hear from us in that time, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with our team in the future, and we wish you the very best in your job search.