Director of Interior Design

Padel Haus•New York, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interior Designer, based in NYC, will support Padel Haus upper management, including working directly with the CEO, on new club openings across the U.S., expansion initiatives, and renovation projects. This role is instrumental in bringing the Padel Haus brand vision to life through thoughtful, high-quality interior design across all locations. The Interior Designer will collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners, including Architects of Record, General Contractors, and vendors to ensure design intent is executed with precision from concept through completion.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture
3–5 years of professional experience in a design or architecture firm; hospitality or high-end residential experience a plus
Proficient in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Suite; SketchUp and rendering experience preferred
Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to grow within a collaborative team environment
Passion for design with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to stand and move around for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
Must have a legal right to work in the United States.
Portfolio submissions are required for consideration.

Nice To Haves

hospitality or high-end residential experience a plus
SketchUp and rendering experience preferred

Responsibilities

Support new club, renovation, and special projects with FF&E selection and coordination
Must be comfortable with up to 50% travel, including construction site visits and new club openings.
Assist in preparing materials for weekly design presentation meetings
Collaborate with internal Architecture & Planning team and cross-functional departments including Marketing, Creative, Procurement, and Facilities
Work in tandem with the Architect of Record, Construction Management team, and General Contractor to ensure design intent is executed accurately on site
Coordinate with outside design consultants under senior designer guidance
Occasional travel with the opening team for new clubs and presale offices
Source pricing, lead times, and stock availability of FF&E items and finish materials
Support procurement process including vendor outreach, purchase order coordination, and invoice processing
Manage FF&E inventory tracking from order placement through delivery, installation, and closeout
Assist in creating and maintaining finish schedules throughout project durations
Help track FF&E budgets for new clubs and renovation projects
Coordinate and assist in staging of spaces prior to opening, ensuring all FF&E is placed per design intent
Design mood/materials boards for clubs and presale offices
Maintain and update internal materials library with vendor information
Create presentations in InDesign, spreadsheets in Excel, and documents in Word
Draft floor plans, interior elevations, and cabinetry details in AutoCAD
Support the standard interior signage package process including vendor coordination and installation
Assist with Flame Reports for the Fire Department as needed, including ordering Flame Certificates, completing finish forms, and coordinating with vendors
Photography and minor graphic design including mood boards, finish boards, and image editing