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Job description
Design Lead
Meyer Davis Studio Employer
New York, NY, US
Thu, Sep 3 '26 Posted On
$90,000 - $110,000 annually Pay:
Meyer Davis is seeking intermediate designers who bring curiosity, strong design instincts, and a thoughtful approach to collaboration. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a passion for creating refined environments, someone who can contribute meaningfully to the design process while working fluidly with clients, consultants, and internal teams. We are looking for an individual who values design integrity, approaches projects with both creativity and discipline, and contributes to shaping spaces that reflect Meyer Davis’s commitment to craft, materiality, and elevated experience.
Role: Design Lead
Location: New York
Reports To: Studio Directors
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday. Occasionally, late nights and weekends are required to meet deadlines.
In Office: Hybrid schedule with 2-3 days in office per week.
Qualifications & Desired Experience
Architecture OR Interior Design Degree and Background; LEED certification and NCIDQ a plus.
Minimum of 5-8 years of project experience, working within all project phases, through CA
Experience with at least two of the following project types: Hotels, Condo Developments, F&B, High end Private Residential
High-level of experience in designing and specifying custom furniture for hospitality/commercial environments
An advanced level of proficiency in interior design concepts such as space planning, furniture, fixtures, and product research
Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, REVIT, SketchUp or other 3D visualization tools
Project Responsibilities
Coordination and clear communication with clients, consultants and brands & internal staff
Solid understanding of Drawing Sets, IF specifications/FFE specifications
Firm-Wide Role
Maintain and contribute to Studio Library
Develop and maintain relationships with Vendors
Great knowledge of products and industry sources
Research new products
Design/Technical Skills
Knowledge and implementation of MD design standards and aesthetic
Organized with clear written and verbal communication skills
Possess understanding of all program standards: CAD/PSD/DesignSpec (BIM, Studio as needed)
Attention to detail
Leadership/Business Management Skills
Develop base knowledge of project phases and project management
Develop a base understanding of how to read and apply contract to project goals
Development Goals
Develop comfort in client interfacing interaction
Gain knowledge in independently handling portions of a project
Training/Development Opportunities
Become familiar with business structure, company practices and beliefs
Develop base understanding of how the firm works
Your Responsibilities Will Include But Not Be Limited To
Maintain a strong working knowledge of IF & FF&E specification minimum standards, including hospitality brand standards and contract-grade furniture manufacturing standards.
Review samples, strike-offs, stone, tile, wood, etc. for compliance with specifications and overall design intent.
Lead the design team in selection, specification and detailing of interior finishes and furniture for large or small projects.
Coordinate with purchasing agent, communicate with vendors, and review shop drawings and sample approvals.
Coordinate with various consultants (Lighting, MEP, Landscape, etc), communicate with vendors, and review shop drawings, submittals and RFIs.
Understand contract-grade furniture manufacturing standards and document custom furniture specifications.
Develop in-house 3D renderings for presentation and for internal studies.
Manage the design and documentation of custom furniture, including material selection, drafting of design intent drawings and specifications, coordination with vendors/manufacturers, and reviewing submittals through construction administration.
Develop presentations including collecting concept imagery, build presentation in InDesign, gather physical materials and present progress ideas to internal team.
Work with design team to manage the design and documentation, including material selection, drafting and modeling, IF specifications, coordination with vendors/manufacturers, and reviewing submittals through construction administration.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected by applicable law.
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