Design Manager
This is a high-impact leadership role for a seasoned designer who excels at the intersection of creative vision and project operations. It offers the chance to lead a talented team in a renowned New York studio, managing high-stakes hospitality projects from inception to reality. The position is ideal for someone who wants to mentor others while remaining deeply involved in the technical and aesthetic nuances of world-class design.
ICRAVE
New York, New York, United States · Posted 17 April 2026
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Overview
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About ICRAVE
ICRAVE is a mid-sized employer working in architecture & interior design, based in New York, New York, United States.
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New York, New York, United States
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Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end interior design projects ensuring budget and scope compliance
- Cultivate and maintain high-trust relationships with a diverse client base
- Mentor junior staff and conduct performance evaluations to support career growth
- Review and redline all outgoing design documentation to mitigate risk
- Coordinate with external consultants, vendors, and contractors
- Support studio growth through recruitment and identifying new business opportunities
Essential
- Professional degree from an accredited interior design or architecture program
- Minimum of 10 years of post-graduate experience in a professional design studio
- Proven history of leading complex design projects and managing key stakeholders
- Exceptional communication and presentation abilities
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage project teams
- Full authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to work regular in-person hours at the New York studio
Preferred
- Direct professional experience within the Hospitality sector
- Experience with 3D Studio Max
- Proficiency in Rhino
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive annual salary
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Opportunity to work in an award-winning studio environment
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities
- Central Broadway studio location
Next step
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