Position Overview
This is a senior-level, technically driven role focused on the execution of complex high-end residential projects, including renovations, new builds, kitchens, baths, and custom millwork.
The ideal candidate has strong architectural and construction expertise, is highly confident on job sites, and excels at translating creative direction into precise, buildable documentation. While collaborative and creative, this role is weighted toward technical leadership, coordination, and problem-solving across all project phases.
This position carries significant responsibility, autonomy, and direct impact on project quality and client experience. It is best suited for a designer who thrives in an in-person, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead technical execution of high-end residential projects from concept through installation, including renovations, new builds, kitchens, baths, and custom millwork
• Translate principal’s design direction into detailed, buildable design solutions
• Produce and oversee floor plans, elevations, millwork drawings, finish schedules, and architectural details
• Manage contractor, fabricator, and consultant coordination
• Conduct site visits to ensure design integrity, timeliness, and quality control
• Review RFIs, shop drawings, submittals, and field conditions
• Identify and resolve technical challenges proactively
• Collaborate on layouts and material selections, with a focus on feasibility
• Support client meetings and confidently explain technical decisions and construction considerations
• Mentor junior designers by providing technical guidance, documentation standards, and best practices for execution
• Partner with operations on schedules, budgets, and procurement alignment
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or related field
• 5–7+ years of high-end residential experience with substantial construction exposure
• Expertise in kitchens, baths, custom millwork, and architectural detailing
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple (4+) complex projects, making technical decisions, flagging risks early, and managing complex construction conditions
• Proficiency in AutoCAD (Revit or SketchUp a plus), Microsoft, and Google Suites
• Strong organizational, communication, presentation, and client management skills
• Familiarity with NY/CT residential construction standards and codes
• Ability to work primarily from the Cos Cob studio with regular site travel
• Valid driver’s license and U.S. work authorization
Preferred Qualifications
• NCIDQ or ASID certification
• Experience with new builds or gut renovations in collaboration with architects and contractors
• Familiarity with Studio Designer or similar software
• Advanced knowledge of finishes, custom cabinetry, lighting, and window treatments
• Experience designing for families, balancing functionality, storage, and sophistication
• Ability to produce and critique highly detailed construction documentation sets
What We Offer
• Leadership role on signature luxury residential projects
• A collaborative and supportive team culture with direct mentorship from firm principals
• Competitive salary, bonus eligibility, PTO, health insurance options, and 401(k)
• Growth opportunity within an expanding, design-forward studio known for refined family-friendly luxury interiors
• Remote flexibility may be negotiated on a case-by-case basis
Curated Nest is a full-service design firm specializing in family lifestyle design. Our design studio is in Cos Cob, Greenwich, and serves clients throughout Westchester County, New York, and Fairfield County, Connecticut. We create bespoke, livable luxury homes tailored to busy families who value beauty, craftsmanship, and function in equal measure.
With a reputation for full-scale new builds and complete home transformations, our work blends architecture-level detail with curated furnishings, millwork, and styling that reflect the unique rhythm of family life. Our team manages each project from concept through installation, offering design, procurement, and construction oversight for a seamless client experience.
