Wish You Were Here Group
Contract Interior Designer – Procurement & Value Engineering
Wish You Were Here Group - Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
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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. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Contract Interior Designer – Procurement & Value Engineering
role at
Wish You Were Here Group Join to apply for the
Contract Interior Designer – Procurement & Value Engineering
role at
Wish You Were Here Group Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Description
Description
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. Seniority level
Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology Industries Hospitality Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wish You Were Here Group by 2x Get notified about new Interior Designer jobs in
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Los Angeles, CA $80,000.00-$100,000.00 2 weeks ago Long Beach, CA $75,000.00-$90,000.00 1 month ago Associate Project Manager, Permitting [Los Angeles]
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