Senior Interior Designer

Equinox • New York, NY

11h • $95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Senior Interior Designer will assist the SVP of Design with new club, expansion, and renovation projects while also managing individual projects. The role leads interior design and FF&E selection, development, and management, collaborating with internal teams and outside architects and design consultants. The position also supports club openings and presale offices, manages project budgets and schedules, and creates design documentation and presentations. The role requires familiarity with Equinox spatial requirements and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design.
• At least 8 years of professional experience with an architecture or design firm.
• High proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and SketchUp, with rendering knowledge and strong graphic and digital presentation skills.
• Strong leadership skills; detail-oriented, organized, and enjoys problem solving.
• Passion for design and ability to take initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality or high-end residential design.
• Knowledge of ADA compliance, sustainability, and LEED certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead new club, renovation, and special projects, including selection, development, and management of interior design and FF&E.
• Manage deliverables for weekly design presentation meetings with leadership.
• Collaborate frequently with the internal Architecture & Planning team and cross-functional departments, including Marketing, Creative, Procurement, and Facilities.
• Lead design projects and coordinate outside architects and design consultants.
• Travel with the opening team for new clubs and presale offices.
• Source pricing, lead times, and stock availability for FF&E items and finish materials.
• Create and manage finish schedules throughout projects.
• Organize and track FF&E budgets for new clubs and renovation projects.
• Design and fabricate mood and materials boards for clubs and presale offices.
• Manage the internal materials library and update it with information from vendor representatives.
• Create multimedia InDesign presentations, Excel spreadsheets, and Word documents.
• Create floor plans, interior elevations, and cabinetry details in AutoCAD.
• Manage and implement the standard interior signage package, including soliciting vendor bids, reviewing quotes, locating signage, and coordinating installation with construction.
• Prepare Flame Reports for fire departments in new club districts by ordering flame certificates from vendors, completing finish forms, and ordering finishes.
• Process FF&E invoices and coordinate shipments, deliveries, and installation.
• Become familiar with Equinox spatial requirements and standards.
• Photograph clubs, create mood and finishes boards and renderings, and edit images; professional photography is not required.
• Compile and organize high-quality finish images for rendering purposes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Industry-leading commission opportunities for club employees.
• Complimentary club membership.
• Perks and incentives on products and services, including Personal Training, Pilates, Spa, and Shop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior