Associate Store Designer

Waterworks • New York, NY

121d • $80,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Associate Store Designer is an ideal position for someone early in their design career who is eager to learn, collaborate, and evolve creatively under the guidance of an experienced Director. You’ll be immersed in the full design process—from concept ideation to execution—while gaining exposure to high-end showroom environments and luxury brand aesthetics. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow within the luxury interior design and architecture space, contributing to the development of showroom vignettes and display concepts across a wide range of product categories including Fittings, Fixtures, Lighting, Hardware, and Accessories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related design discipline
• At least 2 years of design experience, ideally within an in-house design team
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and hand sketching to support design development
• Familiarity with SketchUp and Enscape is a plus
• Experience with luxury brands or products is beneficial
• Strong collaboration skills and openness to feedback
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
• Portfolio required
• Travel up to 40% based on project needs

Responsibilities

• Support concept development through ideation, reference gathering, and moodboard creation to communicate design intent
• Assist in sketching vignette, merchandising, and product display concepts; contribute to design studies and help identify showroom locations for execution
• Create presentation renderings and material boards to support design proposals
• Help maintain and organize sample and reference libraries
• Collaborate on production details for display fixtures and millwork
• Track project timelines and assist in managing design schedules to meet deadlines
• Document design meetings and maintain accurate records of design progression and approvals
• Other accountabilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time)
• Summer half days
• Volunteer day
• Observance of at least 8 federal holidays plus a floating holiday

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees