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Senior Interior Architectural Lead

Posted 12 days ago

kati curtis designBrooklyn (NY)
Interior DesignersArchitectural Services

SENIORITY

Senior

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About the role

Kati Curtis Design is seeking a highly skilled Technical Design Lead to own the development, coordination, and execution of technical design documentation across our UHNW luxury residential projects. This role is ideal for someone who loves solving complex design problems, developing thoughtful technical solutions, and producing exceptionally accurate work. This is an exceptional opportunity to work directly with Principal Kati Curtis and become the firm's technical authority, helping translate ambitious design concepts into buildable, beautifully executed homes. This is not an entry-level design position. 5+ years in Revit is mandatory to apply for this position. This is a leadership role for a technically sophisticated designer or interior architect who can think independently, identify issues before they become problems, and drive projects forward with minimal oversight. Why This Role Is Different You won't be one of many designers. You will become the technical lead for an award-winning luxury residential design studio and have significant influence over project standards, documentation quality, and technical execution. You will have direct access to the Principal, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to shape how projects are documented and delivered.
What Success Looks Like: Within your first year:
  • Own technical documentation across multiple luxury residential UHNW projects
  • Develop complete and highly detailed kitchen, bath, millwork, and custom furniture packages
  • Improve and develop existing drawing standards
  • Resolve technical issues before they reach clients or contractors
  • Become the firm's go-to expert for construction documentation and detailing
  • Reduce production bottlenecks and improve project delivery
Responsibilities:
  • Technical Leadership
  • Lead the development of technical documentation from concept through installation
  • Review drawing packages for completeness, constructability, and coordination
  • Identify conflicts, omissions, and technical risks before issuance
  • Establish and maintain documentation standards across projects
  • Construction Documentation
  • Develop and maintain Revit models throughout all project phases
  • Produce complete construction document sets
  • Create detailed interior elevations and design drawings
  • Develop millwork, cabinetry, architectural detailing, and custom furniture drawings
  • Coordinate interior architecture, consultants, fabricators, and contractors
  • Interior Design Production
  • Develop furniture plans and room layouts
  • Create and maintain FF&E schedules
  • Produce finish, plumbing, hardware, and lighting documentation
  • Create tile layouts, finish plans, and installation drawings
  • Prepare specifications and fabrication packages
  • Project Coordination
  • Track design decisions and revisions
  • Maintain project documentation
  • Coordinate technical information with vendors and fabricators
  • Support project teams through all phases of design and construction
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of luxury residential interior design or interior architecture experience
  • Advanced Revit proficiency
  • Experience producing full construction documentation sets
  • Deep understanding of residential construction and interior detailing
  • Experience with custom millwork, cabinetry, kitchens, and bathrooms
  • Strong specification and scheduling experience
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • You'll Thrive Here If YouCatch mistakes before anyone else sees them
  • Love solving technical design problems
  • Understand both design intent and construction realities
  • Are highly self-directed
  • Take ownership rather than waiting for direction
  • Care deeply about precision and quality
  • Enjoy building systems and improving standards
You May Be a Great Fit IfYou've worked at firms such as Pembrooke & Ives, Workshop/APD, Ferguson & Shamamian, Roman and Williams, or similarly detail-oriented residential design and architecture practices.

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