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Lead Designer
Company: Britt Design Studio
Duration: Full-time
Date Posted: 03/19/25
Category: Interior Design
Location: Ridgewood
Salary: 50-100k
Job Description

We are looking for an experienced interior designer to join our amazing team. Our firm is a high-end residential design boutique that specializes in custom new builds and luxury whole-home furnishing projects. Our process is streamlined, our job sites organized, and our client experience excellent. We’re a team that values creativity, humor, sincerity, and a drama-free vibe.

You will create, manage, and implement every step of client projects under the direction of our Principal Designer. You will meet with clients, work with vendors and contractors, collaborate with other designers on the team, and coordinate with various BDS teams to make everything come together. Our collaborative environment and extreme attention to detail is what pushes our designs to the next level.

An ideal team member thrives in a fast-paced, creative environment with strong attention to detail and above-and-beyond organizational prowess. We’re looking for someone who is smart, hard-working, with great common sense and exceptional taste. As a boutique firm, wearing many hats is part of the gig and so the ability to roll up your sleeves and help in all areas to get the job done is part of the job.

Includes, but not limited to:

Plan and manage projects including pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents and administration.

Manage communications and coordination between BDS and its clients, contractors and vendors

Lead the coordination and production of technical drawings, which include documentation sets, material schedules, and budgets

Demonstrate understanding of the architectural design process and integration of interior design concepts

Prepare floor plans, elevations, reflected ceiling plans, millwork design drawings, furniture layouts

Approve orders and oversee installations and deliveries

Physical work (such as moving small furniture, carrying accessories, etc.) will occasionally be required

Manage and mentor junior team members

Job Requirements

3-5 years of professional interior design experience

Proficiency in AutoCAD or Chief Architect and Adobe Suite; SketchUp is a plus

Understanding of furniture, millwork, and cabinetry construction, detailing, and related shop drawing review process

Knowledge in building construction, techniques and materials

Knowledge of Houzz Pro, Ivy, Photoshop & Asana a bonus

Strong knowledge of trade sources and experience with high-end residential custom furniture, fabrics, finishes, and decorative items

Great communication skills and experience consulting directly with clients

Strong leadership and self-motivation with great multi-tasking skills

Responsible & flexible with a killer work ethic and sound judgement

Friendly & engaging personality (great attitudes, no egos)

College degree required

Must be able to bring own laptop to work

Strong research, writing, organizational and grammar skills

Loves to work in a digital environment

About our Company

Our firm is a high-end residential design boutique that specializes in custom new builds, luxury whole-home furnishing projects to create spaces with elevated details and timeless charm. Our work is considered layered and fresh with a relaxed sensibility and luxurious feel while infusing vintage accents and neutral color. Our process is streamlined, our job sites organized, and our client experience excellent. We’re a team that values creativity, humor, sincerity, and a drama-free vibe.

Contact

Andrea Pietragallo
Owner

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