Workplace Design Associate

Join a team that values your ambition and empowers your growth

At Corient, we help high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families to enjoy a full life, while enabling them to preserve their wealth for future generations, and provide for the people, causes and communities they care about. We focus on exceeding expectations, simplifying lives, and establishing legacies that last for generations. We are always looking for talented and motivated individuals to join our team. If you want to work for a company that values your contributions and supports your growth, we would like to meet you.

Responsibilities:

Design, FFE, & Workplace Experience

• Support the development of interior layouts, furniture plans, finishes, and workplace design standards across Corient locations.
• Lead research into workplace design trends, new materials, FFE innovations, ergonomics, sustainability solutions, and emerging industry best practices.
• Conduct showroom visits and walkthroughs with furniture and FFE vendors to evaluate products, gather pricing, and compare solutions.
• Participate in product review sessions, evaluate samples, and prepare recommendations for project stakeholders.
• Maintain and evolve Corient’s design guidelines, FFE standards, and employee experience frameworks to ensure alignment with brand and functional needs.
• Perform site walks to gather field data, document existing conditions, validate installations, and support project scoping.

Project Coordination & Execution

• Support planning and execution of workplace projects including expansions, renovations, relocations, and refreshes.
• Assist with schedules, budgets, and project documentation, ensuring clear communication of milestones and deliverables.
• Coordinate directly with architects, general contractors, furniture dealers, and specialty vendors to ensure cohesive execution.
• Assist in punch lists and project closeout activities, ensuring accurate documentation and a seamless user experience.

Vendor Partnerships & Procurement

• Play a key role in FFE procurement, including gathering quotes, coordinating vendor proposals, evaluating product options, supporting order placement, tracking lead times, and ensuring that selections meet Corient’s standards for quality, cost, and performance.
• Build strong relationships with FFE and design-related vendors, evaluating new partners that can add value to Corient’s portfolio.
• Support vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and regular business reviews to ensure alignment with workplace quality standards.
• Maintain a digital library of preferred vendors, products, materials, and pricing to support efficient project planning.
• Maintain a physical sample library so we can efficiently draw inspiration from past projects and maintain design throughlines within our portfolio.
• Attend design expos, industry events, and vendor presentations to stay informed on evolving trends, products, and technologies.

Operational & Cross‑Functional Support

• Partner with Workplace Experience, Facilities, IT, HR, and Security teams to ensure smooth project delivery and space implementation.
• Assist with communication materials such as move guides, design presentations, project updates, and change‑management messaging.
• Maintain accurate documentation of floor plans, FFE inventory, and workplace-related data systems.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be located in the New York City area.
• Bachelor’s degree in interior design, architecture, or related field—or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in workplace design, corporate interiors, or project coordination.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
• Detail‑oriented mindset with strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience supporting office renovations, build‑outs, or furniture installations.
• Familiarity with construction processes, architectural drawings, and facilities operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint, Excel, Project). Experience with design and planning tools such as AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar software.
• Knowledge of modern workspace trends.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to manage relationships with consultants, vendors, and clients.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires the physical capabilities to work in an office environment, which may include prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Corient seeks to make reasonable accommodations that enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties when possible.

• This position may require the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

• This position is required to work onsite 4 days per week.

U.S. Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States. For U.S. employment opportunities, Corient hires U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on shortage of qualified candidates with a particular skill. Corient will require proof of work authorization.

• Corient participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

• Must be willing to execute Corient’s Employee Agreement or Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which require, among other things, post-employment obligations relating to non-solicitation, confidentiality, and non-disclosure.

What You Can Expect from Us

Our dedication to the Employee Experience at Corient is aimed at supporting, empowering, and inspiring our talented team through:

• 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching

• Four Medical Plan options that is generously subsidized by Corient

• Employer paid Dental, Vision & Life and AD&D Insurance

• Employer paid Short-term & Long-term Disability

• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave

• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts

• Dependent Care FSA

• Commuter & Transit FSA

• Corporate Discount Program - Perkspot

• Training Reimbursement

• Paid Professional Designations

• Giving back to the community - Volunteer days

Corient is one of the fastest-growing wealth management platforms in the United States. We have over 40 offices located across the country that serve more than 15,000 clients and manage over $220 billion in client assets. We combine a boutique’s personal service, creativity and objective advice with the extensive resources and vast intellectual capital of an innovative industry leader to create a profoundly different wealth management experience for our clients.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honor this commitment in their daily responsibilities.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All candidates will be recruited and, if applicable, selected and employed without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, veteran status, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, creed, ancestry, disability, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law.

This position description is intended to provide a general overview of the expectations and responsibilities of this position and may not include all tasks that may be assigned. As the nature of business demands change, so may the functions of this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned with or without notice.

Corient refers to the separate but affiliated entities under common control of Corient Holdings Inc. Client assets include all assets of Corient Holdings Inc., including majority- and minority-owned businesses.