Job Description

Global architecture firm specializing in corporate interiors and workplace environments seeking a Senior Interior Architectural Designer – New York City

Position Overview

As a Senior Architectural Designer , you will lead the technical delivery and coordination of multiple, highly complex workplace interiors. You will serve as a key resource in resolving design and construction challenges while championing collaboration with internal teams and subject matter experts, including sustainability, engineering, and strategic planning. This role emphasizes mentoring the team, maintaining design integrity, and ensuring exceptional project outcomes that meet client and organizational goals.

We are looking to fill multiple positions and job titles may vary as per the experience. **

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead interior workplace projects through: design development, documentation, and construction administration.
• Develop highly detailed construction documents, ensuring compliance with NYC codes, ADA, and agency requirements.
• Partner with project leaders and consultants (MEP, engineering, AV, IT, furniture, specialty vendors) to deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Champion collaboration with subject matter experts, including sustainability, engineering, strategic planning, and branding to push innovation.
• Mentor and coach emerging designers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Guide clients through the design process, from interviews and test fits to approvals and final delivery.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, and government approvals, ensuring quality control and buildability.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and staffing plans to align with client and project goals.
• Collaborate with contractors to translate innovative concepts into well-crafted, constructible environments.

Job Requirements

• This senior level position requires skill sets highlighted below. You are enthusiastic, motivated and proud to deliver highly technical and detailed architecture / interiors projects. You are confident in exceeding client expectations by delivering complex projects with minimal conflict or revisions. You believe that by leveraging your robust technical knowledge with your talent for guiding teams of varying strengths and capabilities you are able guarantee a successful outcome for your clients. As a Senior Designer in a technical capacity you must have strong communication skills, enjoy collaborating with all kinds of creative professionals and have a desire to lead.

Qualifications & Key Competencies:

• 8+ years of experience in interior architecture and design, with at least 5 years in technical or project leadership roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Interior Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Architectural license and/or NCARB/LEED accreditation preferred.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Suite, and MS Office; SketchUp a plus.
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and constructability of materials.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage medium to large workplace projects.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a balance of creative vision and technical rigor.
• You’ll join a diverse, global team driven by curiosity, collaboration, and the ambition to
• design spaces that transform how people work and thrive.

Must have:

• Local experience is required. Architecture License is preferred
• Salary Range: $95-145k per annum
• Candidates must be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a permanent basis

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