
location_on342, West 30th Street, Chelsea District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10001, United States
HLW is built on the belief that exceptional design begins with exceptional people. With a 140-year legacy as a global, award-winning architecture and design firm, we collaborate with leading clients to shape meaningful, future-focused environments. Our culture is collaborative, inclusive, and growth-minded, offering hybrid work flexibility, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits. When you join HLW, you become part of a global community that values innovation, mentorship, and long-term professional growth.
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The Intermediate Designer supports the design development, documentation, and coordination of interiors projects within the NY Interiors Studio. This role is intended for a designer with growing professional experience who can contribute meaningfully to project design, presentations, documentation, material research, and consultant coordination under the guidance of Senior Designers, Project Managers, Project Architects, Job Captains, and studio leadership.
While this individual's educational background and professional training may be in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related design field, the role requires demonstrated experience working on interiors projects. This position is embedded within an interiors studio and is focused on the planning, design, coordination, and delivery of interior environments.
The Intermediate Designer is expected to bring strong design curiosity, technical awareness, graphic communication skills, and a collaborative approach to project work. This role requires the ability to work across design and documentation tasks, support the development of design intent, and contribute to well-coordinated interiors-focused deliverables.
You will have the opportunity to work on innovative, impactful interiors projects for a diverse range of clients and project types. You will collaborate with a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of interior designers, architectural designers, project managers, and technical leaders. We contribute to a studio culture that values design excellence, mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth, offering opportunities for advancement and a hybrid work environment.
If you are a technical expert with a passion for design execution, we'd love to hear from you! All applications should include your resume and portfolio or a link to work samples.
HLW is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of our team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Skills: Autocad, Revit, 3D Modeling, Rendering Software, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Office, Building Codes, Ada Requirements, Accessibility Standards.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related design field required.
Work model: Hybrid
342, West 30th Street, Chelsea District, Manhattan Community Board 4, Manhattan, New York County, New York, 10001, United States
New York, New York
LEED accreditation or familiarity with sustainable design standards. Experience in commercial, hospitality, or workplace design. Familiarity with coordinating MEP systems into project designs. Familiarity with material sourcing, bid processes, and furniture procurement.
HLW operates as an international full-service planning, architecture, and design firm headquartered in New York, New York. With over 130 years of operational history, the organization delivers comprehensive design solutions ranging from skyscrapers to modern workplace environments. The firm maintains a diverse portfolio of completed projects spanning multiple sectors including broadcast and media, financial corporations, technology companies, academic institutions, multi-family residential developments, and mixed-use buildings.
The company's approach focuses on challenging conventional standards and creating innovative structures that define the future of urban living and working. HLW serves clients across the globe by fostering a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and progressive thinking within its teams. This long-standing practice continues to support the development of significant infrastructure for some of the world's most innovative organizations.
As a firm rooted in New York, HLW combines historical stability with a forward-looking design philosophy. The organization's extensive experience allows it to navigate complex planning challenges while delivering functional and aesthetically compelling spaces. Its work reflects a commitment to building what comes next through rigorous design processes and a dedication to architectural excellence across various global markets.
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