Intermediate Interior Designer

BIG’s NYC studio is looking for a creative and experienced Interior Designer who will work together with our Partners and teams to develop inspiring interior design and hospitality projects from concept through execution.

From mood boards and layouts to material specification and details, you will lead the development of strong conceptual narratives and ideas.

The ideal candidate has an independent voice that will evolve our Interior Design expertise and team at BIG.

Qualifications :

• Professional degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• 7+ years of post-graduate experience as an Interior Designer or Architect, ideally in Hospitality and high-end residential
• Commercial and residential project experience; hospitality, educational, and cultural experience is a plus
• Knowledgeable in materials, millwork design, furniture, and FF&E specifications
• Strong Rhino, Enscape, and Abode Suite. Revit is a major plus.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and self-manage time
• Experience with built and published projects
• Knowledge of industry practices, local codes, and construction details
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in English
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment
• AIA / NCIDQ licensure and / or LEED certification are assets

Responsibilities :

• Creating interior design concepts and strategies
• Engaging with clients and presenting design direction
• Working closely with design teams, Project Managers, and Partners
• Taking initiative and developing design options in response to direction from Leadership
• Preparing and editing drawings as they relate to projects
• Coordinating with external stakeholders and / or clients

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000 depending on experience.

At BIG, we value and encourage the following qualities :

• Be Proactive Take initiative, do research, and don’t be afraid to try new things. Prevent issues rather than having to fix them later.
• Be Reliable Be someone leadership can trust to deliver on any task.
• Be Accountable From the big picture to the day-to-day, own the decisions you make.
• Be Consistent Prove you can do it, and then do it again.
• Be Tenacious Be committed, show up, contribute with passion, do your best, get stuff done and don’t give up.
• Be Independent Take a task or project and run with it, but don’t be afraid to ask questions.
• Be Clever Be smart, know your stuff, think critically, keep the big picture in mind, figure things out, and be curious.
• Be Generous Share your knowledge and skills with other BIGsters, and mentor others when you can.
• Be Nice Be a team player and a good colleague, be honest, respect your peers, don’t take yourself too seriously, and have fun!

Diversity has been part of our DNA since BIG’s foundation. A multitude of cultures and backgrounds creates a new point of reference which leads to amazing insights.

At BIG, we celebrate and support diversity because it makes our team, work and the built environment better. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and take affirmative action to employ equally regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual