Elaine Santos Design is actively seeking a full-time interior Residential Design Architect with 2-4 years of project management experience in Interior Architecture to join our team at our Lower Manhattan studio.
The ideal candidate for our design studio would be an outgoing individual with skills in design, both hand and computer drawing, and high proficiency in CAD. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in residential work.
We are looking for someone with expertise in all aspects of design and production, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously, varying in size.
The qualified candidate must possess enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, excellent organizational skills, and high motivation, coupled with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in interacting with clients, vendors, and contractors is essential. The candidate should demonstrate a good design sense and proficiency in creating detailed Construction Documents.
The Architect/Interior Designer will be responsible for some or all of the project phases, including Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents, Custom Millwork Detail, Construction Administration, and Shop Drawings Review.
Prerequisites: 2-4 years experience working full-time for an Architectural Firm or Interior Design Firm
-Candidate must confirm eligibility/qualifications to work in the United States
-Proficient in producing CD’s
-Project Management/Consultants coordination
-Client and Vendor relations experience
-Familiar with NYC design sources - Hard materials, millworkers, textiles, plumbing, etc.
-Knowledge of general NY NY CT building codes
-Must be able to source and coordinate finishes, plumbing fixtures, furniture, decorative lighting, textiles, and window treatments
Elaine Santos Design, an interior design studio based in NYC with a national and international reach, is led by Interior Designer Elaine Santos. Elaine possesses a unique ability to perceive opportunities that connect people to places whenever she enters a space. Her passion lies in defining the purpose of a space, showcasing its distinctive character, and creating environments that are emotionally engaging and visually striking.
At Elaine Santos Design, we are known for crafting interiors distinguished by their warmth, expressiveness, and meticulous attention to detail. Elaine's design philosophy reveres the inherent beauty of natural materials and unique textiles, seamlessly incorporating them into every project. The ESD aesthetic harmoniously merges art and design, elevating each personalized space with dynamic combinations of vintage and contemporary pieces alongside site-specific artisanal works.
