Interior Designer

Overview

Position: Interior Designer (Higher Education- K-12 and Multi-Family Housing Projects)
Location:  Syracuse, New York

Overview:

Are you a passionate Interior Designer with experience in K-12 and multi-family housing projects seeking a rewarding work opportunity within commuting distance of Western, Upstate, or Central New York?

Join our dynamic firm in the heart of Upstate New York, where we focus on holistic sustainability, innovative design, and creating invigorating learning and living environments.

About Us:

At our Upstate New York firm, we don’t just design spaces; we shape the future of education and residential living. Our work is driven by a deep commitment to sustainability, building science, and exploring regenerative and resilient approaches to interior design. We pride ourselves on transforming existing structures into beautiful, functional spaces that support new programs and create state-of-the-art environments. If you share our passion for sustainable design, you’ll find a welcoming home with us.

We seek an Interior Designer with 5+ years of experience who is passionate about sustainability and driven to create beautiful, functional spaces.  The ideal candidate will push the boundaries of conventional design and have a personal connection to the values of holistic sustainability.

Role and Responsibilities:

As part of our education and multi-family housing studios, this Interior Designer will work collaboratively with the project team from the early stages of design through construction administration. Specific responsibilities include:

• Interacting with clients and delivering presentations
• Researching and selecting finishes and materials
• Producing concept-level designs and space planning
• Conducting product research
• Designing furniture and casework
• Writing specifications and coordinating with multiple disciplines
• Creating construction documents
• Administering construction and project implementation

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in interior design, especially in Higher Education, K-12, and multi-family housing projects
• Proficiency in Revit, with the ability to learn new software quickly
• Strong graphic and visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
• A keen aesthetic sense and an eye for detail
• Collaborative work style and strong communication skills
• Strong work ethic, organizational, and time-management skills
• NCIDQ and LEED certifications, or intent to achieve them
• Must be located within driving distance of our projects in Upstate/Central New York

Our Offerings:

We value work-life balance and genuinely care about our team’s well-being.  Here’s what we bring to the table:

Unlimited Personal Time Off: Enjoy the flexibility to balance work and personal life.  Stay connected through regular team meetings, firm-wide meetings, and happy hours, whether you’re working in our beautiful office or remotely within a 3-hour radius.

Professional Development: We support your pursuit of professional accreditations by reimbursing exam fees and offering an immediate salary increase upon licensure achievement.   Once you’re licensed, we also cover the cost of annual license renewals.

Comprehensive Benefits: You’ll receive a competitive salary and complete health, vision, and dental coverage for your family. We also offer a 401 (k) plan, with the firm contributing a percentage of your gross salary to your investment account.

Join Us:

Our Office: Located in the heart of downtown Syracuse, it is a few blocks from historic Armory Square and its finest shopping, dining, and nightlife.  Various workspaces are available daily, including sit-to-stand desks at every workstation, breakout hubs, and larger gathering spaces with multiple technologies available.  Our LEED Silver office is bright and open, offering sweeping panoramic views of the City of Syracuse and the surrounding area.  To join this creative, culturally diverse firm in a small city in beautiful upstate New York, interested candidates should submit their resumes and portfolio samples to [email protected] or call 866-966-2466. Embrace the opportunity to design the future of education with us.  Our passion and expertise are the missing pieces we’ve been searching for!

Tagged as: Higher Education, Interior Designer

Tagged as: Education K-12, Higher Education, Interior Design, MFR-Mulit Family Residential, Municipal