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Interior Designer - Workplace

PerkinswillNew York, NYApril 12th, 2026
Our Offerings At Perkins&Will, we are committed to supporting the well-being and growth of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceWellness programs and mental health supportShort- and long-term disability (STD/LTD)Life insurance401(k) retirement planGenerous paid time off (PTO)Our employee experience is enriched by a hybrid and flexible work environment, enabled by advanced technology and collaborative tools. Our hybrid model will empower you to balance your life and work commitments. We also provide:A professional development stipend and dedicated time for continuing educationPerformance-based bonusesEngaging studio initiatives and eventsActive firmwide affinity groups and leadership development opportunitiesAbove all, our culture is grounded in a firmwide commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)—a core foundation of everything we do.Your Role: Interior DesignerTypical Years of Requisite Experience: 8-10+ years of Workplace experience Common And Baseline ResponsibilitiesUnderstands and consistently executes all aspects of the design process and project complexities to proactively contribute to the overall success of the team while adhering to firm and project goals and standards of excellence in interior design, execution, and living design.Develops and coordinates detailed design concepts with ability to develop functional requirements and project-design criteria.Demonstrates understanding of and leadership in the architectural design process and integration of standalone interiors projects and design concepts.Facilitates interior design efforts and project teams including design direction and client engagement.Participates in marketing efforts and may lead design presentations to prospective clients.Coordinates integration of basic engineering systems into the overall project design.Reviews work for accuracy, omissions, legibility, and for document compliance in accordance with the Project Delivery Manual.Participates and collaborates in design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.Demonstrates strong and effective communication and direction which inspires high team performance and design ideas.Mentors staff.Coordinates effectively with clients, partners, and consultants throughout the schematic and design development phases.High-level Summary Of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills And CertificationsProficienciesBIMBuilding codes and guidelines as applicable (ADA, FGI, etc.)Programming, planning, and site analysisPreliminary design studiesContract documentsField observations and measurementsLife safety requirementsFurniture and interior product specificationsFurniture bid packagesConstruction contract administrationCost estimates and calculationsAccessibility and zoning analysisDocumentation of Living Design data, including material healthSoftwareAdvanced knowledge of 2D/3D production softwareAdvanced RevitConceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and GrasshopperMicrosoft Office / Adobe SuiteVisualization tools such as Enscape and VRayPresentation tools such as InDesign and PhotoshopEnvironmental Analysis software such Ladybug and Climate StudioLicensure/Certifications/EducationBachelor's degree in interiors, architecture or, related discipline required8-10+ years of Workplace experience Professional interiors licensure preferred, not requiredLEED GA within 6 months of hireProfessional Accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, Passive House Institute Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer CPHC/CPHD, or ILFI Living Future AccreditationHow To ApplyQualified and interested candidates should submit a resume and work samples. Include your resume and a compact, representative sample of your work, (no larger than 4MB). Please submit your files in pdf. Salary Range InformationWe foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate’s qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in New York is between $97,500 and $129,900.Justice, Equity, Diversity & InclusionAt Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve. "Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community."Equal Employment Opportunity StatementPerkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination ProvisionPerkins&Will will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.