Interior Designer II (New York)

Intermediate Interior Designer

Perkins Eastman is a global architectural design practice with expertise in all aspects of the built environment, working at all scales, and at every level of detail. With studios in 24 locations worldwide, we design for people, to leave a lasting and positive impact on the human experience and the world we inhabit. This is captured in our ethos human by design.

We believe design is a collaborative art and we are structured as integrated practice of passionate professionals committed to delivering the best design for our clients. Our team of diverse and complementary talents work together in studios, that can draw from relevant expertise and points of view from across the whole practice to analyze and solve the specific design challenges they are working on. Within the firm we have 18 practice areas, cores of expertise, that focus as centers of knowledge and analysis, that are both an essential foundation and fuel for the creative design work. Sustainability is intrinsic to our design approach. It is an essential ingredient for the design teams throughout the process, adding valuable insights, ideas, and research to the process. For us all good design is sustainable.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Intermediate Interior Designer with strong design skills and experience working on workplace and commercial interiors projects. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, detail-oriented, and excited to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative solutions. As part of a global firm with a single profit center, this role provides opportunities for career growth and professional development through exposure to a variety of projects and client types. Travel across the U.S. may also be part of the position, offering exposure to a broad range of design challenges and experiences.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project teams to develop creative interior design concepts for workplace and commercial interior projects.
• Participate in all project phases, from conceptual design through construction administration, ensuring design integrity and quality.
• Produce detailed drawings, presentations, and renderings to communicate design concepts effectively.
• Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure design solutions are executed accurately and meet client expectations.
• Assist in selecting materials, finishes, furnishings, and equipment that align with the design vision and project requirements.
• Conduct research and stay current with industry trends, innovations, and best practices in workplace and commercial interiors.
• Support project documentation, including construction documents, specifications, and schedules.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, providing design insight and recommendations.
• Travel as needed to support project installations and site visits across the U.S.

Required Qualifications

What We Offer You

PE has a hybrid policy that allows flexibility for our employees in managing their working days and hours to cater to their diverse needs. Compensation may vary based on the job level and your geographical work location.

Perkins Eastman is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Please note that we are not engaging in any external recruitment agencies for this position.