Milieu Studio is a Jersey City–based residential design practice, focused on concept-driven, architectural, and highly personal interiors across NYC and Jersey City. I’m looking for my first design hire: a talented, ambitious, highly organized freelance designer with 4+ years of experience who can move fluidly between creative and technical work. You’ll work closely with the Principal Designer to develop and execute Milieu Studio’s creative direction across projects. This is a part-time contract role with the opportunity to grow into a full-time position and become a key part of the studio. This role is ideal for someone precise, resourceful, flexible, and eager to take ownership. You have a strong point of view and an eye for contemporary design, art, craft and originality, while designing just as confidently for more mainstream tastes. You’re equally comfortable sourcing, developing a drawing set, coordinating with vendors, or jumping in on a site visit, and can work independently while staying closely aligned with the studio. Responsibilities: - You’ll support projects across multiple phases of the design process, including: - Juggling multiple projects and priorities - Sourcing materials, fixtures, finishes, furniture, lighting, art, and accessories - Creating and developing client presentations - Site measuring, field verification, and documenting existing conditions - Space planning and furniture layouts - Drafting, modeling, and documenting design concepts and details - Project management and coordination with vendors, trades, and contractors - Developing and maintaining FF&E schedules and specifications - Procurement, including quotes, orders, tracking, lead times, and vendor coordination - Assisting with installations and photo shoots - Communicating with clients as needed - Supporting other client-facing and project-related tasks
