Contract Interior Designer – Procurement & Value Engineering

Job Title: Contract Interior Designer – Procurement & Value Engineering
Company: Wish You Were Here Group
Job Type: Contract (15–25 hours/week)
Location: Remote (Optional meetings in NYC or LA)
Compensation: $50–$80 per hour, based on experience

About Us

Wish You Were Here Group is a leading hospitality company known for creating elevated, transportive restaurant experiences that combine exceptional food, immersive design, and strong brand identity. With a portfolio of acclaimed restaurants across the U.S., we bring together creative excellence and operational precision.

Job Summary

We’re hiring a Contract Interior Designer with strong procurement and value engineering experience to support restaurant and high-end residential projects. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, collaborative designer skilled in FF&E sourcing, consultant coordination, and documentation review. This is not a concept or creative lead position—it's a critical executional role focused on procurement, coordination, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead FF&E procurement, shipping coordination, and delivery schedules across multiple projects
• Source and price materials, finishes, and furnishings
• Identify and recommend value engineering options that preserve design intent
• Cross-check FF&E/material dimensions against drawings (plans, elevations, RCPs) using AutoCAD and SketchUp
• Review and mark up drawing sets with consultants and contractors
• Communicate with vendors/showrooms to obtain quotes, samples, and lead times
• Maintain procurement logs, budget trackers, and assist in managing overages
• Prepare spec books, sample boards, and client documentation
• Coordinate with internal design/ops teams and external consultants for smooth execution

Qualifications

• 3+ years of interior design, FF&E procurement, or design management experience in hospitality or luxury residential
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, SketchUp, and Bluebeam
• Ability to read and mark up floor plans, RCPs, elevations, and detail drawings
• Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, furnishings, and vendor sourcing
• Experienced in consultant/vendor coordination across design/construction
• Highly organized with strong communication and documentation skills
• Must have own laptop and required software
• Comfortable with Google Workspace, Slack, and other coordination tools
• Familiarity with Programa or similar procurement platforms a plus

What We Offer

• Flexible remote work (15–25 hours/week)
• $50–$80/hour, based on experience
• Opportunity to contribute to exciting, high-impact design projects
• Creative and collaborative work environment

How to Apply

Please submit a PDF resume and a portfolio or work samples highlighting relevant hospitality or residential experience—especially procurement, documentation, or FF&E coordination. Applications without work samples will not be considered.

Wish You Were Here Group is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. We strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.