Studio MRS is hiring: Interior Architectural Designer in New York

Studio MRS, named to Elle Décor's 2025 A-List, is a boutique design firm based in New York City specializing in high-end residential renovations and interior design. We are currently seeking a full-time Interior Architectural Drafter to join our team. This is a great opportunity to grow within a small, collaborative team and gain hands-on experience across all phases of the design process — from concept through installation. We are open to this being a remote or in-office position.

Responsibilities of the role include:

- Produce high-quality 2D floor plans, elevations, and detail drawings in AutoCAD.

- Develop comprehensive drawing sets for contractor bidding and ongoing construction execution.

- Create occasional 3D renderings in SketchUp to support design presentations.

- Create 2D presentation renderings using Photoshop, combining CAD elevations with layered materials, furnishings, and textures. Must be proficient in using Photoshop tools (i.e. know how to use layer masks, brushes, opacity adjustments, and gradients, etc.) to create shadows, lighting effects, depth, and perspective for visually compelling and realistic compositions.

- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing deadlines and priorities with professionalism and precision.

- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal team members, external partners, and vendors.

- Attend project meetings and document key takeaways, decisions, and action items.

- Maintain and organize detailed specifications for all furnishings, plumbing fixtures, appliances, lighting, and finishes. Ensure up-to-date and accurate information in project files and schedules.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

- 4+ years of working experience.

- Expert in AutoCAD and photoshop, and proficient in SketchUp.

- Experience generating bid sets for contractors is required.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Ideal candidate can take initiative, follow instructions without ample supervision, has a high attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.