INTERIOR DESIGNER (JUNIOR)

AvroKO•New York, NY

13d•$55,000 - $70,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AvroKO is hiring a Junior Interior Designer for its New York office. The role supports conceptually driven hospitality and residential projects, including restaurants, bars, hotels, and multi-family residential work. The designer works under the supervision of a Designer to develop designs, prepare presentations and documentation, and maintain project records according to project contracts and AvroKO standards. This is a hybrid role requiring at least three days per week in the New York studio. Applicants must submit a portfolio; resumes without portfolios will not be reviewed.

Requirements

At least 1–3 years of post-graduate design experience, including significant experience in high-end, conceptually driven interior design.
Demonstrated conceptual approach to design.
Persuasive presentation skills.
Excellent teamwork skills and ability to collaborate with designers and leaders at different levels across the firm.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Outstanding communication skills and strong writing skills, including writing narratives, strategies, meeting minutes, and proposals.
Proven industry experience with common design software, including Adobe Creative Suite, 3D modeling applications, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
Experience using SketchUp and Photoshop is required.
Minimum bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Spexx specification writing software.

Responsibilities

Support Designers in creating designs and delivering presentations in accordance with contract deliverables and AvroKO’s Architectural Standards.
Develop designs, 3D models, elevation renderings, mood boards, CAD drawings, image research, and materials and furniture sourcing as needed.
Work on assigned design phases within budgeted project hours.
Assist Designers with preparing timely, high-quality drawing sets, specifications, budgets, and reports in accordance with the contract.
Maintain project files and folders according to Architectural Standards.
Tag images in accordance with Image Library Standards.
Archive record copies of milestone deliverables.
Prepare and issue meeting notes for external design meetings based on the Project Manager’s handwritten notes.