WHO YOU ARE:
- A seasoned residential designer with a refined eye and a strong creative and technical foundation. You are highly organized, detail-driven, and able to manage multiple projects while maintaining a calm, confident presence.
- Take ownership of your work, anticipate challenges before they arise, and approach problem-solving with creativity and composure. You understand that great design lives in the details and that strong relationships with clients, trades, and teammates are just as important as beautiful spaces.
- Excited to grow within a boutique studio environment, contribute to studio standards and processes, and play an integral role in shaping both projects and team culture.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leading full-scope, high-end residential projects from initial concept through installation and close-out
- Developing layered, elevated design concepts including FF&E, finishes, lighting, custom furniture, interior architectural details
- Producing and overseeing technical documentation including floor plans, elevations, millwork drawings, construction-level design intent
- Preparing & presenting design concepts and selections to clients with clarity, confidence, the ability to articulate the “why” behind every decision
- Serving as the primary design point of contact for clients, contractors, vendors, consultants throughout the life of the project
- Partnering closely with Operations on budgets, timelines, proposals, and procurement (Use of Studio Designer.)
- Coordinating site visits, surveys, installations, styling days to ensure designs are executed as intended
- Reviewing work produced by junior designers and external partners for accuracy, consistency, alignment with studio standards
- Mentoring and supporting associate designers, offering guidance on design development, documentation, and DRDC processes
- Maintaining exceptional client care, professionalism and communication on long-term, multi-phase projects
MUST HAVE:
- 8+ years of high-end residential design experience, with at least 3+ years in a senior or lead role
- Have proven experience managing full-service projects from vision through installation
- Highly proficient in AutoCAD and construction documentation, including detailing / millwork
- Experienced with Studio Designer, or are comfortable learning / using it daily
- Possess strong leadership and mentorship skills, with ability to guide junior designers
- Process-driven, deadline-conscious, and financially aware of project costs and budgets
- Communicate clearly and professionally, both written / verbal, with clients, vendors & team members
- Demonstrate poise, confidence, and sound judgment under pressure
- Have a passion for design, materials, craftsmanship, and creating homes that feel deeply personal
- Comfortable and have ability to travel locally across Long Island and the tri-state area for site visits and installs
EXPECTATIONS:
- Collaborate with the Principal Designer to lead creative vision and conceptual development
- Inspire design team with strong ideas, thoughtful solutions, and a refined point of view
- Ensure all design documentation, specifications, selections are accurate and up to date
- Anticipate project risks and proactively bring solutions / recommendations to the table
- Balance creative excellence with practical execution across multiple active projects
- Uphold and contribute to DRDC’s design standards, processes, studio values
- Provide constructive feedback / mentorship to help elevate the design team
- Contribute ideas that improve efficiency, workflows, and overall studio experience
**WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE: Small, talented team that enjoys collaborating in our beautiful new studio! High-touch projects with incredible clients! Culture rooted in professionalism, warmth and laughter! Exposure to industry events and many design exciting opportunities!
** IN LIEU OF COVER LETTER PLEASE LINK OR ATTACH PORTFOLIO **
Danielle Rose Design Co. is a high-end residential interior design studio creating warm, layered, luxury homes across Long Island and the Tri-State area (including the NYC region). We’re known for exquisite details, beautiful materials, and spaces that feel thoughtfully designed. We’re also proud to be an established, nationally recognized designer featured in AD, with multiple press releases per month in industry publications / podcasts.
We’re incredibly grateful for the exceptional clients and creative partners we get to collaborate with every day! …But right now, we’re growing and looking for an amazing Senior Interior Designer to join our team! (This role is ideal for someone who is equal parts visionary and executor. You are confident leading clients, collaborating with contractors and vendors, mentoring junior designers, and navigating the realities of complex residential projects with grace, organization, and professionalism.)
