Boutique luxury residential design firm is seeking a skilled, experienced, and accomplished Senior Interior Designer with a strong background in high-end procurement and elevated design details. We are excited to bring on another team member to join our already collaborative, design-driven firm, known for creating refined, sophisticated interiors rooted in timeless style. The ideal candidate is highly proficient in producing high-quality design concepts, has a keen, forward-thinking eye for detail, and brings both creative vision and practical expertise to each phase of the design process. You’ll take projects from concept through installation, translating the Principal’s vision while contributing original ideas and exceptional execution.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience: 7+ years in interior design with a high end residential portfolio demonstrating concept-to-completion leadership.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Interior Design a plus, but not required so long as experience and skillset is advanced
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced AutoCAD, familiarity with industry-standard project/spec tools.
- Strong command of design history, materials, detailing, and current residential trends.
- Established relationships across vendors, showrooms, and fabricators.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable juggling multiple timelines.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
- Meticulous attention to detail and calm, practical judgment during construction and installation.
KEY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own multiple residential projects from concept through install with team collaboration; uphold the studio’s aesthetic and high standards.
- Interpret the Principal’s vision and advance it with strong concepts, space planning, and FF&E direction.
- Source, quote, and specify FF&E/finishes; work with team to prepare proposals
- Build polished client presentations and visually accurate moodboards; present clearly and confidently.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and consultants; maintain clear communication and follow-through.
- Attend site meetings, walkthroughs, and installs; troubleshoot in real time with GCs, fabricators, and trades.This will require some travel.
- Help refine internal processes and documentation for quality and efficiency.
Amy Kartheiser Design is a boutique interior design studio trusted by executives, entrepreneurs, and high-performing families to lead their most personal projects with clarity, discretion, and sophistication. From waterfront escapes, custom new builds, large-scale renovations to historic brownstones, the studio creates homes that feel equal parts refined and restorative.
