Archinect is hiring: Designer and Procurement Manager in New York

Designer and Procurement Manager

About Brownstone Boys

Brownstone Boys is an Interior Design & Renovation Project Management company specializing in full townhouse renovations. We have a love of restoring original historic details and bringing in clean modern design elements. The spaces we create marry that historic charm with livable, timeless design. New York City is more than just where we're based, it's the community that is integral to everything we do. We manage projects from conceptualization to completion and collaborate with clients throughout NYC and beyond.

Benefits and Pay

• Starting Salary: $60,000-$75,000/yr
• Annual bonus
• Health Insurance with employer contribution
• 401k
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• OneMedical Access, Health Advocate, TalkSpace, Employee Assistance Program

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly organized, design-savvy Designer & Procurement Manager to join our studio. This role is ideal for someone early in their design career who is eager to learn, grow, and support a wide range of interior design and architectural projects, but who already has strong drafting, rendering, and design skills. You’ll work closely with our designers and architects on everything from sourcing materials & placing orders to assembling presentations and providing drafting & rendering support.

Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Source materials, furnishings, and fixtures for ongoing design projects
• Request samples, maintain the materials library, and track product availability
• Prepare pricing comparisons and gather vendor quotes
• Create and send purchase orders, tracking, and delivery coordination
• Support marketing efforts by curating products for affiliate marketing
• Keen eye for sourcing vintage and interesting pieces

Design & Project Support

• Support architects and designers with day-to-day project tasks
• Research products, finishes, and design solutions as needed
• Help prepare detailed specification sheets and project documentation
• Assist with site visits, measurements, and photography when needed
• Create presentations for clients to communicate design and materials recommendations

Digital Modeling & Drafting

• Produce and edit drawings using AutoCAD. Elevations, millwork drawings, electrical drawings, and layouts.
• Build and update detailed SketchUp models for client presentations. Continuously edit the model as the design evolves.
• Prepare and maintain floor plans, elevations, and other technical drawings

Presentations & Mood Boards

• Create visually compelling mood boards, design decks, and presentation packages
• Organize and layout materials for client reviews
• Support the team in developing cohesive design narratives and palettes

Administrative Support

• Assist with day-to-day studio operations and general project administration
• Help maintain project schedules, deadlines, and calendars
• Organize digital files, drawings, presentations, and sourcing documents
• Prepare meeting notes, follow-ups, and task lists as needed
• Manage sample ordering, returns, and tracking
• Support with vendor communication, gathering quotes, and updating records
• Coordinate deliveries, installations, and procurement logistics
• Provide general office support such as inbox organization, client communication drafts, and occasional errands related to projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited institution.
• 2+ years of experience in interior design, architecture, or related field
• Proficiency in SketchUp and AutoCAD required
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), Google Suite, Canva
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable juggling multiple tasks in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• A passion for design, materials, and the process of bringing spaces to life

Who You Are

• A self-starter who loves taking initiative
• Someone who enjoys both the creative and the logistical sides of design
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for aesthetics
• Comfortable communicating with vendors, teammates, and clients
• Excited to learn, contribute, and grow within a boutique design studio
• Located in Brooklyn or within easy daily access.
• Passionate for New York City architecture, old homes, and brownstones.