Description

Join our New York studio and be a part of a global network of studios spanning four cities (New York, Bangkok, San Francisco, and London). Consistently voted as one of the top three most admired firms in hospitality interior design, you’ll be working on conceptually driven projects which include restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential. You’ll be working collaboratively with some of the smartest and design-forward experts in award-winning hospitality-driven spaces and experiences.

We are currently looking for Senior talent with a strong background in multifamily residential projects to join our team. These are not your typical residential projects; they require extensive knowledge of amenities and residential unit development, along with a keen eye for design. You will be a key contributor in this growing market for us, lending your expertise to exciting new projects coming down the pipeline.

You should have exceptional design skills, be a highly-motivated leader, possess a background knowledge of hospitality, and have a portfolio showcasing creative design concepts. As leaders of our creative collaborative, Senior Designers need to recognize all voices on their team during the design process and promote an environment of inclusivity. Successful Senior Designers foster a healthy and engaging design environment that promotes creative and unique ideas from each staff member. AvroKO is not hierarchical in design decisions and encourages all staff to capitalize on their talents and energy. Your primary role is to lead a design team that is inclusive and curious with the technical acumen to deliver the project from start to finish while maintaining AvroKO standards and high caliber of work.

What you will do

Lead the design team toward external presentations which include mood boards, 3-D modeling, photoshop renderings, CAD drawings, image research, material selections, high-end FF&E selections, and other job-related duties as assigned
Engagingly and persuasively present work internally and externally
Liaison between the Principal in Charge and the design team during the design process
Lead the coordination and production of technical drawings which include contract document sets, FF&E specifications, material schedules, and budgets
Reviewing all documents to ensure they incorporate design intent and technical accuracy
Manage design coordination within the design team and between the Owner’s consultants and AvroKO
Manage communications and coordination between AvroKO and consultants
Reviewing construction administration services including RFI responses, submittal reviews, field reports, and punch list reviews while resolving CA issues
Participate in coordination with consultants and vendors
Supervise, develop, and mentor interior designers
Coordinate with Design Managers in providing services per scope, budget, and schedule
Other job-related duties as assigned
Work closely with your design team and studio at large, to promote a culture of design excellence and creativity

Resumes without portfolios will not be reviewed. Please upload your portfolio via "Upload Additional Files."

This is a hybrid role located in New York, NY (3+days/week required in-studio)

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or related field from an accredited school
8+ years of post-graduate design experience with significant experience in high-end, conceptually driven design
Proficient in AutoCAD, SketchUp, Enscape, and other 3D modeling software
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign)
Outstanding communication and presentation skills
Experience leading design teams and building strong client relationships
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail
Strong knowledge of high-end FF&E, materials, and specifications
Demonstrate strong conceptual approach to design and persuasive presentation skills
Excellent teamwork skills. Ability to work collaboratively with design directors and creative managing directors across the firm
The base salary range will be estimated between $95,000-$115,000 plus benefits and contingent on relevant experience and abilities

Life at AvroKO

At AvroKO, we are dedicated to hiring a diverse workplace that celebrates an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and gender expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.

AvroKO is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hrmanager@avroko.com.

We encourage employees to lead a life reflective of our hospitality mission and provide opportunities for team outings, and curated design events. Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, flex spending, life insurance, yearly professional development reimbursement, paid holidays, paid birthday, and paid time off.

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