Cortland
Multifamily real estate
InteriorDesigner
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“Interior Designer at Cortland. Skills: Interior design, Renovation design, Multifamily design. Lead design vision for acquisitions. Execute design vision for renovations”
What You'll Achieve.
Elevate resident experience; Elevate asset value
Industry & Context.
Travel up to 50%
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years interior design experience, 2+ years Revit experience, Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field
Nice to Have
Experience in high-end residential or hospitality
What You'll Do.
Lead design vision for acquisitions
Execute design vision for renovations
Execute design vision for special projects
Translate creative concepts into buildable environments
Develop renovation concepts
Develop reconfiguration concepts
Optimize unit layouts
Optimize unit functionality
Manage furniture purchasing
Coordinate furniture delivery
Oversee furniture installation
Partner with Investments
Partner with Cortland Build
Partner with Architecture
Partner with external vendors
Ensure design intent consistency
Lead furniture selection
Manage furniture contracts
Track furniture budgets
Manage furniture installation
Collaborate with landscape architects
Set sitewide design direction
Approve finish selections
Establish design narrative
Ensure on-brand environments
Collaborate with Marketing
Align design with branding
Align design with signage
Align design with logos
Align design with color palettes
Develop interior drawings
Develop millwork details
Develop building guidelines
Develop MEP specifications
Partner with pool designers
Define pool design direction
Select pool finish materials
Create design vision for fitness centers
Review fitness center layout
Coordinate fitness center plans
Coordinate design documentation
Maintain design documentation
Align design intent with cost
Align design intent with scope
Align design intent with budget
Develop project schedules
Manage project schedules
Track progressive pricing
Produce construction documents
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Investments; Partner with Cortland Build; Partner with Architecture; Collaborate with Marketing; Partner with pool designers; Collaborate with landscape architects
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Visual communication
Process & Methodology
Project management, Budget tracking, Schedule management
Full Job Description
At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment. Role Overview As the Interior Designer, you’ll lead and execute the endtoend design vision for acquisitions, renovations, and special projects across a multimilliondollar portfolio of multifamily apartment communities. You’ll translate creative concepts into cohesive, buildable, and brandaligned environments that elevate both resident experience and asset value. Design Vision Develop renovation and reconfiguration concepts that optimize unit layouts, functionality, and flow Design model units, including furniture selection, purchasing, budget management, delivery coordination, installation oversight, and Care Binder creation Partner with Investments, Cortland Build, Architecture, and external vendors to ensure design intent is consistent across interiors and exteriors Review shop drawings and submittals to verify alignment with approved design intent Lead furniture selection, contracts, budget tracking, and installation across projects Collaborate with in‑house landscape architects to set sitewide design direction and approve finish selections Design Standards Select finishes and materials that reflect current and emerging design trends Establish and communicate a clear design narrative to ensure cohesive, on‑brand environments Collaborate with Marketing to align design direction with branding, signage, logos, and color palettes Develop interior drawings, millwork details, building guidelines, and MEP specifications Partner with pool
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