We are currently seeking an experienced Junior Interior Designer/Project Manager with 3+ years experience working on high-end residential projects. The ideal candidate will have a passion for interior design and has the skills and drive to take ownership of projects from concept, through all stages of production, to completion. Applicants should be highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible to work on a variety of projects under the direction of the Principal and Senior Designers. AutoCAD & Design Manager experience is a must.
Key Responsibilities
1. Manage interior design projects from concept through installation, coordinating all phases including proposals, purchasing, vendor communication, scheduling, and final styling.
2. Develop project proposals and budgets, working with vendors to obtain pricing and cost estimates.
3. Manage FF&E procurement using Design Manager, including preparing client proposals, placing and tracking orders, maintaining inventory, and monitoring project timelines.
4. Maintain organized project documentation, including purchase orders, specifications, drawings, schedules, vendor contacts, and other project materials.
5. Support studio operations, including recruiting and managing the intern program and general office management.
6. Participate in client meetings, prepare meeting notes, and track action items to support project progress.
7. Coordinate and manage project installations, including scheduling deliveries, overseeing vendors and installers, and supporting on-site installation and styling.
8. Conduct site visits and field surveys to document existing conditions and assess existing furniture and inventory.
9. Collaborate with the design team to develop design concepts and assist in preparing drawings, presentation boards, and renderings for client presentations.
10. Draft technical drawings in AutoCAD, including space planning, custom furniture and lighting details, and interior architectural elements; coordinate with project
Job Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited interior design or architecture program.
• 3+ years of professional experience in an interior design firm specializing in high-end residential projects.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Experience with Design Manager software: 2+ years (Required)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
• Knowledge of design principles and aesthetics
• Knowledge of residential furnishings and finishes at all price points
• Knowledge of NYC design resources
• Experience working with AutoCAD: 3+ years (Required)
• Experience working with Sketchup
• Experience with Adobe Suite (particularly InDesign and Photoshop)
• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship, and project management capability
Exact Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
Application Requirements
Please e-mail .pdf copies of your resume, cover letter, project list, portfolio/sample of finished work and an example of drawings compiled by you showing space planning, elevations and details. Please provide a link to your Pinterest and Instagram account if applicable.
Fawn Galli Interiors is a full-service residential and commercial design firm based out of New York City and Paris. With over thirty years of experience, Fawn Galli has built a studio on lasting relationships—a practice rooted in trust, with relationships measured in decades.
Fawn's interiors are collected, never decorated: layered spaces that draw from fashion, art, and decades of global exploration. She mixes eras and textures intuitively—from 70s disco to classical architecture, flea market finds to contemporary art. Traditional meets contemporary, color meets restraint, the expected meets its perfect counterpoint.
