Jr. Interior Designer – Young Projects

illustrarch Team11 January 20261 Mins read3

Employer: Young Projects

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 annually

Location: Brooklyn, NY, US

Young Projects, an award-winning AD100 architecture and interior design firm in Brooklyn, seeks a Junior Interior Designer with 1–4 years of experience to assist with primarily high-end residential and hospitality projects. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, brings a strong design sensibility, works collaboratively, and can support all project phases—from concept design through procurement and installation.

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Key Qualifications:

Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in person in a fast-paced (but fun) studio
Collaborative and kind nature. Position reports to and assists the Interior Design Lead
Effective at multitasking and personal time management
Highly organized and great with follow-through
Excellent graphic, written, and verbal communication skills
An eagerness to learn across all project aspects
Basic understanding of FF&E selection/specification and technical design (CDs, details, plans, elevations)

Responsibilities:

Assist in client presentation preparation, including sourcing (furniture, fabrics, art, and finishes), presentation design (InDesign and Photoshop), and CAD space planning
Retrieve samples from dealers/showrooms
Compile specification booklets
Organize, update, and manage the materials library
Assist in all phases of procurement, including proforma/CFA requests, vendor follow-ups, budget updates, and installation
Coordinate meeting notes, project status updates, and deliverables
Track orders and delivery schedules
Maintain vendor and sourcing relationships and coordinate with dealers/manufacturers

Requirements:

1–4 years of comparable experience
Proficiency in AutoCAD, InDesign, Photoshop, Excel, and Word
Beneficial but not mandatory:
- Proficiency in Rhino/Enscape for representational purposes
- Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Application:

All candidates should submit a resume/CV and portfolio of applicable design work to [email protected]. Email attachments should not exceed 10MB. The subject line of your email should follow the format “Jr. Interior Designer Application – FirstName LastName”. Please do not call or visit the office in person; physical work samples will not be accepted. Salary range commensurate with experience level. Employment is for a full-time, in-office position in Dumbo, Brooklyn.

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