Make a meaningful impact as a Junior Project Designer with Union Square Hospitality Group!

Founded by CEO Danny Meyer with the opening of Union Square Cafe in 1985, Union Square Hospitality Group has created some of New York’s most beloved restaurants, cafes, and bars such as Gramercy Tavern, Maialino, The Modern, Marta and Porchlight to name a few!

The Junior Project Designer will be responsible for supporting the full life cycle of new projects from concept to operation. As part of the business development design team, the Junior Project Designer will assist in collaboration with external consultants, internal design projects and design consulting. 

Key Responsibilities:

Design

• Work with USHG’s business development design team to help create , draft and document design projects
• Support and assist design and development of new and existing concepts
• Push boundaries of innovation in design while adhering to applicable codes, ordinances and regulations
• Understand and evaluate detailed drawing sets and schedules
• Create and deliver professional design presentations and document sets
• Develop and maintain organization practices for project files
• Develop and maintain organization practices for libraries
• Observe and support client meetings

Project Management

• Assist in design and construction critical paths
• Collaborate with design team to ensure deliverables are being met on schedule
• Assist with internal and external USHG projects and initiatives as assigned
• Assist in RFI and RFP responses

We are a Values-Driven Company that is committed to creating great work experiences for our people with lots of growth opportunities for advancement.

As an important member of our team, you’ll receive:

• Full Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off to support you in having an active life outside of work
• Paid Parental Leave (yes! even as an hourly employee!)
• Money to spend in our restaurants and a 20% discount (and we’ve won 28 James Beard awards)
• Discounts toward gym memberships, spas, transit passes and hotels – just to name a few…
• Matched 401(k) to help you invest in your future- and you can take it with you when you leave
• Access to more than 50 Learning and Development programs to support your growth & development
• Access to Mentor Programs and Career Development advice to help you navigate your career options with us

What You Bring to the Table 

• Commitment to embodying our Family Values of :
• Integrity- Doing the right things always- using sound judgement- even when no one is looking
• Excellence- Doing what needs to be done, as well as it can possibly be done
• Hospitality- Doing all that can be done for others- and more than in expected- in thoughtful ways that let people know you are on their side
• Entrepreneurial Spirit- Seeing opportunities others haven’t-and creating opportunities others wish they’d thought of first
• Professional degree in interior design or Architecture
• 1-3 years of professional experience
• AutoCAD, v-ray, Rhino, Adobe suite, sketch up, Revit is a bonus
• Excellent communication skills, full English spoken and written
• Strong conceptual & design skills
• Ability to develop design options
• Ability to create, develop and edit drawings and models
• Organizational skills, collaborative skills and ability to work autonomously
• Willingness to take constructive guidance
• Portfolio required
• Flexible and open attitude