Senior Interior Designer
Float Studio
The job involves leading interior design projects across all phases, from programming and concept through FF&E sourcing and installation, while managing junior team members, workflows, budgets, and client presentations. Float Studio is a small interior design studio based in NYC that works across workplace and commercial interiors with a hospitality driven approach.
- Location
- New York, New York
- Arrangement
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Salary
- $100K - $115K
- Date added
- 2026-09-28
- Last checked
- 2026-10-17
Overview
Type: Full-time Location: New York, NY Type: Hybrid with 3 days in person Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000 commensurate with experience
About Float
Float Studio is a small interior design studio based in NYC. We work across workplace and commercial interiors, with a hospitality driven approach and a big focus on the details that make a space feel intentional. Our team is small, friendly, and tight. We care about doing great work without burning people out. We are looking for someone who is calm, organized, and genuinely enjoys working in a small team.
Role
We are looking for a Senior Interior Designer who brings an interdisciplinary perspective, strong design sensibility, and a highly organized, detail-oriented approach across all projects. This role leads project teams across all phases of design, from programming and concept through FF&E sourcing and installation. Because we are a smaller studio, project needs shift week to week. Some weeks may require creative thinking, real time project management, and problem solving. Other weeks may lean into concept development, sourcing research, or client presentations. The role requires someone comfortable moving between design tasks while maintaining a high level of precision. This is an in person role. You will assist with site visits, and installation days as needed. We are looking for someone who has an innate understanding of the value of relationships with project team members, contractors, clients and vendors alike.
Responsibilities
Project Management & Leadership
- Lead and manage junior team members across all phases of the project, providing direction, mentorship, quality control, and oversight of day-to-day deliverables and deadlines.
- Own and continuously manage project team workflows, including task delegation, coordination across disciplines, resource planning, and ensuring efficient project execution aligned with schedule and budget goals.
- Manage project progress, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and internal coordination
- Proactively optimize workflows, anticipate challenges, and communicate any project or workflow concerns to the internal team as needed
- Mentor and guide other team members, providing design feedback and technical guidance
Programming
- Conduct site surveys and draft existing conditions in Revit
- Perform programming research
Design, Documentation, & Coordination
- Lead and contribute to projects from early design through installation
- Contribute to conceptual design direction and strategic project planning
- Produce clear, coordinated drawing sets, 3D models, renderings, and specifications
- Research material selections, sustainability strategies, and code-compliant solutions
- Oversee submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, punch lists and post occupancy reports as needed
- Prepare client presentations, communicate design intent, and relay feedback
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal team to ensure smooth project execution
Studio Standards
- Gain familiarity with and uphold the firm’s brand guidelines and standards
- Support studio initiatives, including knowledge sharing, process improvement, and design innovation
Qualifications
- Professional degree in Interior Design
- 6-9 years of post-graduate experience in interior design
- Proven experience managing junior staff within a studio environment preferred
- Strong understanding of project scopes, budgets, pricing and feasibility, and interior design practices
- Strong pulse on the creative industry with an eye for design, architecture, and art
- Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam, Google Suite, and Miro
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent client management and relationship-building skills
- Highly organized, personable, and focused on enhancing team workflows
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and adapting to changing project needs
- Legal authorization to work in the US
To Apply: Please send your resume and portfolio in PDF format as well as a brief introductory email to the email address on the original listing with the subject line “Senior Interior Designer: Your Name”.
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