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Gary Sheldrake is Managing Director of Bespoke Careers New York. With more than 20 years of experience recruiting in the architecture and interior design sector, he has built and led high performing teams at Hays and, most recently, Randstad.
“When I wanted to consider a move there was simply no other firm that could match what Bespoke could offer.”
- Gary Sheldrake Managing Director newyork@bespokecareers.com
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Gary Sheldrake
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Brian Baxter
Associate · Architecture
Shelby Boland
Consultant · Business Support
Emmy Troiano
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Grace Welsh
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Not sure who to ask for? Call the office on +1 (212) 321 0909 and you will get the consultant who covers your discipline.
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Base salaries for architecture and design roles in New York, from our 2026 Salary Guide. Built from 1,890 survey responses, 1,200 placements and 65 recruiters across our offices.
Median salary in New York, ahead of the US average and top of the market at most levels.
New York practices report a talent shortage, so the strongest people are rarely on the market long.
Six in ten US professionals are open to a move, and most are heads-down rather than job hunting.
Source: Bespoke Careers 2026 Salary Guide and Market Report.
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architect (0-3 yrs) | $70,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
| Architect (3-6 yrs) | $75,000 | $94,000 | $105,000 | |
| Architect (6-9 yrs) | $88,000 | $106,000 | $130,000 | |
| Senior Architect (10+ yrs) | $115,000 | $135,000 | $150,000 | |
| Project Manager (5-10 yrs) | $90,000 | $115,000 | $130,000 | |
| Project Manager (10+ yrs) | $125,000 | $140,000 | $165,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Architect (0-3 yrs) | $65,000 | $76,000 | $85,000 | |
| Interior Architect (4-7 yrs) | $90,000 | $109,000 | $120,000 | |
| Interior Architect (8+ yrs) | $100,000 | $120,000 | $130,000 | |
| Interior Designer (0-3 yrs) | $65,000 | $76,000 | $85,000 | |
| Interior Designer (4-7 yrs) | $80,000 | $105,000 | $115,000 | |
| Interior Designer (8-11 yrs) | $120,000 | $122,000 | $130,000 |
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jnr Landscape Designer (0-5 yrs) | $70,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
| Landscape Designer (6-9 yrs) | $85,000 | $95,000 | $105,000 | |
| Snr Landscape Architect (10+ yrs) | $100,000 | $125,000 | $150,000 |
See all 3 landscape architecture roles in the full New York guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admin Assistant | $55,000 | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
| Executive Assistant | $75,000 | $95,000 | $120,000 | |
| Studio / Office Manager | $80,000 | $95,000 | $120,000 | |
| HR Coordinator | $65,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 | |
| HR Manager | $90,000 | $105,000 | $120,000 | |
| HR Director | $125,000 | $155,000 | $190,000 |
See all 17 business support roles in the full New York guide
| Role | Low | Average | High | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales Coordinator / Assistant | $55,000 | $65,000 | $75,000 | |
| Design Sales Consultant* | $75,000 | $85,000 | $95,000 | |
| Showroom / Sales Manager* | $80,000 | $90,000 | $100,000 | |
| Logistics Manager | $65,000 | $75,000 | $85,000 | |
| Estimator | $70,000 | $80,000 | $90,000 | |
| Project Manager | $80,000 | $95,000 | $110,000 |
See all 9 architectural & interior products roles in the full New York guide
Annual base salaries. Updated 1 July 2026.
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Which roles do you recruit for in New York?
Architecture, interior design, landscape and urban design, architectural and interior products, strategic appointments and business support, at every level from junior designers to practice directors, across permanent, contract and temp-to-perm.
How much do architects and designers earn in New York?
It varies by discipline, level and practice size. Our 2026 New York Salary Guide publishes real ranges for every role, alongside a benefits benchmark that studios use to shape packages.
How do your fees work?
There are three ways to hire. Permanent recruitment is success-only. You only pay when we find you your dream hire, and our terms are sent as soon as you brief us. Contract runs on hourly rates agreed upfront, with payroll and compliance through us. Strategic search is retained and paid in three instalments, across engagement, shortlist and appointment.
Do you place contract as well as permanent staff?
Yes. We have filled 1,664 contract roles for studios hiring against a deadline, alongside permanent and temp-to-perm placements. Contractors are referenced and skills-assessed before we put them forward, and a Monday call with a Thursday start is normal.
How do I register as a candidate?
Send your CV and portfolio, apply through any New York job listing, drop them into the form further up this page, or email newyork@bespokecareers.com. Everything you share stays confidential, and your current employer never hears from us.
How do I brief you on a vacancy?
Use the brief form on this page, Submit a Vacancy, or call the New York office on +1 (212) 321 0909 and you will speak to the consultant who covers your discipline.
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