Golden Age Hospitality · 2 months ago
Senior Interior Designer
Golden Age Hospitality is a creative, design-forward restaurant group based in New York City, seeking a Senior Interior Designer to lead the design of new builds and renovations. The role involves collaborating with the Creative Director to develop and execute interior environments, ensuring design integrity while managing multiple projects.
Responsibilities
Develop thoughtful, layered design narratives that inform visual and spatial decisions
Create mood boards, sketches, renderings, and material palettes to support design direction
Draw inspiration from history, architecture, and the patina of time to create spaces with warmth and depth
Lead multiple projects from ideation through completion
Coordinate with ownership, operations, and consultants to ensure alignment with brand and business goals
Manage project schedules, deliverables, and design milestones
Maintain the design integrity and evolution of current venues
Lead renovations, refreshes, and design-driven operational improvements
Specify durable, timeless materials and finishes suited to real-world hospitality use
Produce detailed drawings, FF&E schedules, millwork designs, and specification sheets
Source lighting, furniture, finishes, and unique decorative elements
Manage samples and ensure accurate representation of design intent
Collaborate with architects, contractors, and fabricators throughout all phases
Conduct regular site visits to ensure execution matches design intent
Provide creative, practical solutions to field conditions as they arise
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field
7+ years of professional experience, ideally with a strong portfolio in restaurant or hospitality design
Deep understanding of materials, lighting, and FF&E in guest-facing environments
Proven ability to design spaces that are rich in character and layered in story
Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp or Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering tools (Enscape, V-Ray, etc.)
Excellent project management, multitasking, and communication skills
Collaborative, curious, and solutions-oriented mindset
Preferred
Familiarity with NYC construction codes and permitting a plus
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
401K
Opportunity to shape the design legacy of a growing hospitality group
Creative, respectful, and highly collaborative work environment
Company
Golden Age Hospitality
Golden Age Hospitality is a hospitality firm that operates and manages restaurants, nightlife venues, food, and beverage projects.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase