Ariel Okin Interiors, a luxury residential interior design firm, seeks an Interior Designer with a minimum of 3-5 years experience at an interior design firm, preferably with experience in ground up construction and renovations, and managing/executing all facets of high-end residential design.
As an Interior Designer, your role is to manage AOI projects from start to finish. As the eyes and ears of the project, you will be reporting directly to the Principal, Operations Director and Project Managers on all project updates and execution. The ideal candidate will work alongside the Principal and design team at AOI to assist in the delivery of all phases of our projects from conceptual ideas through to implementation. The chosen candidate will be self-motivated, passionate, a great communicator, and have a desire to grow with the company as a key member of our team. Applicants should also demonstrate a strong balance between design sensitivity and technical knowledge, together with the project organization skills and detailed communication that is necessary to operate in luxury residential.
This role requires attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Interior Designer will clearly coordinate and communicate expectations, timelines, budgets, design decisions, vendor communication and all project deliverables.
About You:
- Organized, proactive, and detail-oriented
- A strong design aesthetic and ability to work with different design elements reflective of luxury spaces, based on clients’ requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to liaise with clients and vendors efficiently and productively
- Confident in delegating tasks to team members
- Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to analyze
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively, sharing knowledge with and supporting team members
– Bachelor’s degree or higher in Interior Design, Interior Architecture or a design-related field.
– 3-5 years of experience at an interior design firm; construction experience required.
– Highly skilled in AutoCAD, Photoshop, Keynote, SketchUp
– Ability to create set of construction drawings, specifications and schedule
– Ability to create design presentations with guidance from Principal, preliminary space plans and 2D + 3D design concept studies and sketches
– Create floor plans, elevations, details, reflected ceiling plans, furniture plans, shop drawings, materials and finish schedules. Ability to field measure and document existing building conditions.
– Prepare specifications and schedules with accurate product information for furniture, plumbing, appliances, lighting and finishes.
– Design furniture layouts and select furniture and fabric items for internal and client approval with guidance of Principal.
– Sourcing of Architectural Materials, Finishes + FF+E
– Construction Administration: Communication and Management of On-site Builders or Trades. Provide diligent site supervision with a focus on design implementation and quality control. Proactively managing client and contractor communication and acting as a liaison between the Design Team and the Operations Team. Extensive construction experience required.
– Preparation of design presentations
– Vendor Communication
– On-site Installation and Site Visits
– Managing project schedules in tandem with Operations Team. Ensuring the accuracy, timely installation and quality of all aspects of a remodel project and ground up build.
– Weekly/bi-weekly update calls. Participating and sometimes leading team meetings.
Please submit a cover letter, portfolio of your work, and a resume.
Ariel Okin is the founder of her eponymous New York-based firm, Ariel Okin Interiors, specializing in luxury projects across the country. Known for creating warm, livable and elegant spaces, with an edited, contemporary and practical approach, AOI employs a deft use of color, an emphasis on clean lines, and a mix of bespoke and antique items. No two projects are alike; Ariel believes every home should reflect its owner. AOI has been named to prestigious industry lists such as House Beautiful's Next Wave, Luxe's Gold List, Architectural Digest's The Directory, and House & Garden UK's Gold List.
From celebrity projects to private luxury residential homes across the US, to storefronts and headquarters for companies such as Roller Rabbit, Goop, Maisonette and Minnow Swim, AOI has been profiled in Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Domino, Vogue, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Magazine, among others. Ariel's first book with Rizzoli, a monograph of AOI's work to date, debuts Spring 2026.
A longtime contributing writer to Vogue, Okin also helms her own media company, Fenimore Lane, an editorial and e-commerce site, and hosts the design podcast, Talk Shop: A Fenimore Lane Production.
