Interior Designer
Location:
New York City
Employment Type:
Full Time, Regular, Exempt
Work Arrangement:
On-site
Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience
About Furnished Quarters
Furnished Quarters is a privately held, family-owned, and operated company and a certified LGBTBE® business through the NGLCC. For more than 25 years, we have been a trusted leader in short-term housing, delivering elevated home-away-from-home experiences for business and leisure travelers alike.Headquartered in New York City with offices in Boston and San Francisco, we manage one of the largest independently owned portfolios of fully furnished apartments in the corporate housing industry. Our work sits at the intersection of hospitality, design, real estate, and lifestyle, and our commitment to service and quality is what truly sets us apart.At Furnished Quarters, we live our values every day: Challenge, Collaboration, Care, Career, and Community.
We foster a culture where people are empowered to take ownership, contribute ideas, and grow professionally in an inclusive and supportive environment. Work-life balance is not just encouraged, it is expected.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Interior Designer to support the design and execution of furnished apartments across our portfolio. This is an on-site role ideal for a hands-on designer who enjoys seeing projects through from layout and planning to on-site execution and who thrives in a fast-paced, hospitality-driven environment.In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Executive Vice President of Design and cross-functional partners to bring apartments to life. You will contribute to apartment color schemes and design direction, produce AutoCAD layouts, coordinate furniture and accessories, manage inventory and ordering, and ensure each apartment is move-in ready and aligned with brand standards.This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the guest experience across a diverse portfolio of apartments while building strong operational and design expertise within a hospitality-focused organization.
What You Will Do
- Design and furnish apartments using approved furniture, accessories, and finish standards
- Produce accurate AutoCAD floor plans following established layout and space guidelines
- Collaborate with the EVP of Design on apartment color schemes and wallpaper coordination
- Source furniture and accessories aligned with approved design direction and brand standards
- Prepare apartments for move in readiness, including furniture placement, styling, and layout adjustments
- Conduct on-site walkthroughs to verify placement, quality, and adherence to floor plans
- Support apartment upgrades, refreshes, and professional photography preparation
- Manage inventory par levels, furniture ordering, and coordination with warehouse and operations teams
- Support apartment deconstructs by identifying items for reuse, donation, or disposal
- Manage design and furniture-related service cases, including replacement of broken items and sourcing additional furnishings
- Track projects, timelines, and deliverables
- Maintain accurate documentation in Salesforce, WMS, and shared systems
- Travel regularly to apartment locations throughout New York City and attend industry events such as the High Point Furniture Market as needed
What We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or a related field preferred
- 3 to 5 years of professional interior design experience
- Experience in hospitality, furnished apartments, residential, or related industries
- Proficiency in AutoCAD
- Experience using Asana or similar project management tools
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams
- Experience with Salesforce, WMS, or similar systems preferred
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Comfortable with on-site work, physical setup requirements, and frequent NYC travel
- Flexibility to support occasional evenings or weekends as business needs require
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: $70,000 to $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Why Join Furnished Quarters
- Work closely with executive design leadership
- See your designs come to life in real, lived-in spaces
- Be part of a collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven culture
- Enjoy meaningful ownership and autonomy in your work
- Contribute directly to an elevated guest experience across a diverse portfolio
- Grow your career in a hospitality-focused design environment that values both creativity and execution
Equal Opportunity Employer
Furnished Quarters is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all team members can thrive and be their authentic selves.
