Freelance Interior Architect/Designer

Mid‑Level ArchitectDesigner/Interior Designer (Freelance/Independent Contractor)
Elaine Santos Design is seeking an interior designer/architect with 4‑6 years of project management in architecture & interior architecture experience to come work at our lower Manhattan studio.

This is an in person role (not remote).

The ideal candidate for our design studio would be an outgoing individual with abilities in design, hand and computer drawing, highly productive in CAD. Experience in residential work is preferred. Experience in all aspects of design and production. The candidate must be able to manage more than one project at one time‑varying in size.

The qualified candidate will need to be enthusiastic, hard‑working, well‑organized, and highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The candidate should have experience in dealing with clients, vendors, and contractors. The candidate should have good design sense and be knowledgeable in creating construction documents.

Responsibilities
The Architect/Interior Designer will be responsible for all or some of the project phases such as; Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Custom Millwork Detail, and Shop Drawings Review.

Prerequisites

4-6 years full-time experience at an architecture or interior design firm

Eligible to work in the U.S.

Skilled in producing/managing CD sets

Strong project management + consultant/contractor coordination

Experience with client + vendor relations

Knowledge of NYC design resources (hard materials, millwork, textiles, plumbing, lighting, hardware, etc.)

Familiar with NY/NYC/CT building codes

Able to source + coordinate finishes, fixtures, furniture, lighting, textiles, and window treatments

Proficient in reviewing shop drawings and drafting interior plans, elevations + details

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficient in creating coordinated construction document sets and millwork drawings

Resolves technical and code issues

Experience in reviewing contractor RFPs & RFI’s

MUST be highly CAD proficient and comfortable in Word, Excel, In-Design, and Photoshop

Please send your resume and sample portfolio to View email address on click.appcast.io.

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