INTERIOR DESIGNER

🏢 Apparatus · 📍 NEW YORK STUDIO 💰 $90,000 - $90,000 / yr

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

INTERIOR DESIGNER

APPARATUS is a New York-based design studio that explores the relationship of lighting, furniture and objects in immersive environments, threading the historical and the cultural through a modern lens.

An Interior Designer works within the APPARATUS Interiors team across multiple categories of built environments, moving deftly between the ephemeral and long term. This includes interior project scopes of new galleries, exhibition and set design, maintenance of galleries, visual standards and facilities project support.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Produce detailed construction drawings; including plans, elevations, details, custom millwork and upholstery to APPARATUS standards that meet and exceed industry drafting standards.
Exhibit and communicate knowledge of design history and an agility to move between styles and references with awareness of materiality and fabrication techniques.
Support project initiatives with hands-on work including lite prototyping, fixture, furniture and hardware installation as well as installation of decorative furnishings, including and not limited to upholstery, artwork, accessories, and drapery.
Work with the Director of Interiors to source, specify, and price materials for Interiors projects. This includes trade showroom visits, compiling material schedules, and preparing purchase orders from APPARATUS standardized forms.
Create and maintain 3D models in Rhino.
Collaborate closely with peers in APPARATUS Interiors and Product teams while fostering an environment of respect, support, and camaraderie.

SKILLS

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Rhino, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity and experience with a suite of Interior Design skills as FF&E sourcing and specifications, knowledge of upholstery and furniture fabrication techniques and drawings, introductory knowledge of building codes and fluent in design industry ergonomic standards.
Strong aesthetic and presentation skills, with a keen eye for detail.
Excellent verbal and communications skills with accountability and follow-through.
Understanding of all phases of design from concept development, drawing documentation, through installation and maintenance.
Ability to work across multiple concurrent APPARATUS Interiors projects.
Excellent time-management skills, to work under pressur

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