Shape Luxury Hospitality: Intermediate Interior Designer / Interior Architect - NYC

BG Studio International is an award-winning New York City design firm specializing in luxury hospitality, boutique interiors, and high-end multifamily residential environments across North America and Europe. Our work is concept-driven, detail-oriented, and rooted in creating exceptional guest experiences on land and at sea.

We are seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer/Interior Architect with direct hospitality project experience to join our team. This role is ideal for a designer with strong technical ability, refined design judgment, and hands-on experience carrying projects from concept through construction documentation and installation.

Why Join Us

At BG Studio International, you will have the opportunity to contribute to distinctive luxury hospitality and residential projects, collaborate with a highly creative and technically engaged team, and work on design-driven environments from concept through installation. We offer a collaborative in-studio culture, competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth, with select travel as project needs require.

Please note before applying

This is an in-office position based in New York City.

Remote applicants will not be considered.

Applicants must have relevant professional experience in hospitality interiors.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of luxury hospitality projects from concept through design development and construction documentation.
• Produce coordinated drawing packages including plans, elevations, details, millwork, finish plans, and custom furniture drawings.
• Support the development of interior architectural design solutions with a strong understanding of guest experience, planning, and brand standards.
• Lead and coordinate FF&E specification efforts, including sourcing, vendor communication, finish selections, and documentation.
• Prepare finish schedules, material presentations, and client-facing presentation materials.
• Participate in construction administration, including submittals, shop drawing review, finish sample review, and site coordination.
• Collaborate closely with consultants, vendors, operators, and internal team members to ensure design intent is executed at a high level.
• Manage multiple project deliverables while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget alignment.

Required Qualifications

• 6-8 years of professional experience in interior design or interior architecture.
• HOTEL DESIGN and Hospitality interiors experience required; applicants without hospitality experience will not be considered.
• Strong technical proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit a nd experience producing construction documentation.
• Experience developing interior architectural detailing, millwork drawings, and custom design documentation.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality FF&E, materials, finishes, and vendor sourcing.
• Experience with construction administration and consultant / contractor coordination.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work in person from our NYC office.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in luxury boutique hotels, resorts, restaurants, cruise, or branded guest environments.
• Familiarity with domestic and European FF&E vendors and resources.
• Experience with high-end multifamily residential projects.