We are currently seeking an intellectually and culturally curious Mid-Level Freelance Designer with 5-10 years of professional interior design experience. Ideally, candidates would have experience that matches the diversity of our body of work across residential, hospitality, retail, and experiential design.
The Designer will be responsible for working on 2 to 3 projects at a time to ensure quality of work and design intent, schedule and budget. Working alongside senior staff, the Designer will be responsible for directing junior and entry-level/intern designers on projects of varying scale and typology.
The Designer will liaise with an array of notable vendors and consultants on a regular basis. Communication in English in written and verbal forms must be fluent and handled with clarity and efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: an undergraduate and/or graduate degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field
- Experience: 5-10 years of professional experience in a design studio, not including internships
- Diverse Portfolio: demonstrated residential design experience required; varied experience across commercial and retail interior projects with extensive FF&E experience, ranging from small objects and spaces to large scale, ground-up projects, highly preferred but not required.
- Technical Proficiency: high-level proficiency in AutoCAD (drawing set experience), Rhino, Adobe Creative Suite, and Excel; V-Ray proficiency is ideal but not required.
- Design and Visualization: ability to take projects from concept through construction, including conceptual sketches and renderings, design and construction drawings and documentation including millwork design and representation; extensive knowledge and experience with a large array of finishes and the ability to create material palettes; extensive knowledge and experience of NYC consultants, showrooms and vendors is preferred but not required
- Approach: resourceful, independent but collaborative; thrives in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting; collaborative spirit within a small, energetic team
TO APPLY
- All applicants must be currently located in NYC and authorized to work in the United States. RDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary will be dependent upon experience and references will be requested.
- Immediate availability is highly preferred.
- Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should email a resume and portfolio/design work (PDF, 5MB max) with “Mid-Level Freelance Designer/RDC” in the subject line to contact@rafaeldecardenas.com. Email only please.
