SG CAREERS

Studio Grey is a women-owned architecture and interior design practice specializing in hospitality-driven environments, restaurants, hotels, workplace, mixed-use, and experiential commercial spaces. We believe in thoughtful collaboration, refined design, and building lasting relationships with our clients and partners. Our team values curiosity, humility, and a commitment to creating spaces that feel both timeless and memorable.

We’re always looking for new talent to join our studio. Our highly-motivated and proactive team has an elevated drive to push the boundaries of design. The SG work environment is casual yet professional and can be fast paced.

Please submit your resume and portfolio to admin@studiogreydesign.com. We look forward to discovering how your expertise and innovative ideas can contribute to our team.

2026 current open positions listed below.

studio operations manager
studio grey | minneapolis
full-time, 5-10 years experience

architecture + interior design studio

Studio Grey is seeking an experienced, highly organized Studio Operations Manager to oversee the financial, employee, project-tracking, and administrative systems that support our growing architecture and interior design practice.

This role will serve as a trusted operational partner to firm leadership and as the primary internal coordinator for project financials, invoicing, employee benefits, human resources administration, payroll coordination, and outside accounting relationships.

The Studio Operations Manager will help ensure that projects are set up correctly, hours and fees are monitored, invoices are issued on schedule, employee programs are administered thoughtfully, and leadership has clear information about the financial and operational health of the studio.

This is not a traditional accounting, marketing, or office administration position. It is a cross-functional operations role for someone who understands how project-based professional services firms work and enjoys creating structure, improving systems, and keeping important details moving forward.

responsibilities

Project Financial Management

Set up and maintain projects, phases, budgets, staffing plans, and contract values in Monograph.
Track project hours, fee utilization, unbilled work, remaining budgets, and overall project financial health.
Prepare recurring project status and financial reports for leadership and project managers.
Identify projects that are approaching budget limits or require staffing, scope, or fee adjustments.
Maintain records of additional services, consultant fees, reimbursable expenses, and contract amendments.
Support team staffing forecasts and resource planning across active and upcoming projects.
Help ensure employee time is entered accurately and on schedule.

Billing and Accounting Coordination

Maintain the studio’s monthly billing schedule and identify upcoming billing milestones.
Prepare client invoices for leadership review and send approved invoices.
Track accounts receivable, outstanding invoices, client payments, and follow-up needs.
Coordinate with project managers to confirm percent complete, billable expenses, and additional services.
Serve as the primary internal liaison with Studio Grey’s CPA, bookkeeper, payroll provider, and other financial partners.
Organize financial records for QuickBooks reconciliation, tax planning, year-end reporting, and other accounting needs.
Maintain accurate records of vendor invoices, payments, expenses, and financial documentation.
Assist leadership with high-level cash-flow, revenue, and operational reporting.

Human Resources and Employee Benefits

Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding.
Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, and annual enrollment.
Serve as the internal point of contact for routine employee questions related to benefits, policies, payroll, and time off.
Coordinate benefit eligibility, employee elections, payroll deductions, and compensation changes with outside providers.
Maintain confidential employee records and required documentation.
Manage the annual calendar for performance reviews, compensation discussions, benefit renewals, licenses, and professional development.
Assist with recruiting coordination, job postings, interview scheduling, offer documentation, and new-hire onboarding.
Maintain employee policies, handbook materials, and HR processes in coordination with outside advisors.

Studio Operations

Maintain and improve the studio’s internal operating procedures and administrative systems.
Serve as the internal administrator for Monograph and other business platforms.
Coordinate software subscriptions, business insurance documentation, office vendors, and operational renewals.
Track leadership action items and recurring business deadlines.
Monitor project schedules and overall team utilization.
Assist leadership with project forecasting and workload balancing.
Capture meeting notes and action items and help maintain accountability across teams.
Develop organized dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear information about staffing, project health, billing, and studio operations.
Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve consistency across the firm.

Additional Support

Assist with proposal and RFP coordination when needed.
Support FF&E procurement administration and tracking and financials.
Monitor order schedules and installation timelines
Support leadership with special projects, annual planning, and studio initiatives.
Write, organize, and maintain proposal templates, resumes, and project narratives.
Assist with fee proposals and presentation materials.

qualifications

5–10+ years of experience in operations, project accounting, finance administration, human resources administration, or practice management.
Experience within architecture, interior design, engineering, construction, commercial real estate, or another project-based professional-services environment strongly preferred.
Experience with project billing, fee tracking, staffing forecasts, employee benefits, payroll coordination, and outside accounting relationships.
Strong understanding of confidential financial and employee information.
Exceptional organization, follow-through, judgment, and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage recurring responsibilities while responding to changing priorities.
Experience with Monograph, QuickBooks & QB payroll platforms, Microsoft 365, or benefits-administration systems is preferred.
Familiarity with architecture and interior design project phases and terminology is highly valued.

who you are

The ideal candidate enjoys making creative businesses run well and has knowledge or how architects and designers work. They are comfortable working with numbers, systems, people, and project information and can move easily between preparing an invoice, coordinating employee benefits, reviewing project hours, communicating with an outside CPA and Clients, and helping leadership plan future staffing.

They are proactive, trustworthy, discreet, and comfortable taking ownership. They understand that strong operations create the foundation that allows designers and project leaders to focus on clients, creativity, and excellent work. Most importantly, you are excited about helping a growing, hospitality-focused studio continue to evolve.

position details

Full-time, Minneapolis-based

Competitive salary, health & retirement benefits, and bonus opportunities

Salary range: $80,000–$95,000, depending on experience

intermediate interior designer
studio grey | minneapolis
full-time | 8+ years experience

Studio Grey is looking for an Interior Designer position to join our collaborative, women-owned architecture and interior design firm. This role is ideal for someone who is proficient in Revit and Enscape, is highly technical with a strong design eye, works with a team player mentality, and has a drive for design excellence. This is not a “copy and paste” role; the candidate should have a creative edge and bring ideas to the table. Skills in Project Management or the desire to get into that role are ideal.

responsibilities include

Support project teams with drawing production, 3D modeling, and technical detailing across all project phases.
Develop high-quality Revit models and Enscape renderings to communicate design intent Coordinate with architects, consultants, MEPs, and vendors across all phases
Assist in and/or lead project management responsibilities (client communication, timelines, coordination)
Participate in design development of materials, FF&E, lighting, and spatial planning efforts
Construction Administration (RFIs, submittals, site visits)
Ensure a high level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through in all deliverables
Collaborate closely with architects and designers to develop detailed construction documents.
Ensure all designs comply with legal standards and local planning regulations.
Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure technical drawings are clear, complete, and aligned with project goals.
Perform field verifications for electronic document creation
Managing project schedules, budgets, and client communication
Project management duties such as scheduling meetings, coordinating meeting subs and consultants, managing the internal team and deliverables

qualifications

8+ years interior design experience
Strong design sensibility and portfolio
Advanced proficiency in Revit (required)
Strong experience with Enscape (rendering + modeling workflow)
Ability to manage multiple moving pieces with clarity and calm
Confidence managing portions of projects independently
Clear communication and organization
Project management experience
Strong understanding of construction documentation and detailing
Ability to work effectively within a collaborative, fast-paced environment

what we offer

Competitive salary and benefits package based on experience
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
The ability to impact the growth and success of a boutique firm
A creative and supportive work environment
Participation in high-profile design projects
A supportive, highly creative, and collaborative team that values input from all members
Opportunity for growth in project management and leadership

Position Details

careers

SG CAREERS

We’re always looking for new talent to join our studio. Our highly-motivated and proactive team has an elevated drive to push the boundaries of design. The SG work environment is casual yet professional and can be fast paced.

Please submit your resume and portfolio to admin@studiogreydesign.com. We look forward to discovering how your expertise and innovative ideas can contribute to our team.

Studio Grey is seeking an experienced, highly organized Studio Operations Manager to oversee the financial, employee, project-tracking, and administrative systems that support our growing architecture and interior design practice.

This role will serve as a trusted operational partner to firm leadership and as the primary internal coordinator for project financials, invoicing, employee benefits, human resources administration, payroll coordination, and outside accounting relationships.

The Studio Operations Manager will help ensure that projects are set up correctly, hours and fees are monitored, invoices are issued on schedule, employee programs are administered thoughtfully, and leadership has clear information about the financial and operational health of the studio.

This is not a traditional accounting, marketing, or office administration position. It is a cross-functional operations role for someone who understands how project-based professional services firms work and enjoys creating structure, improving systems, and keeping important details moving forward.

Project Financial Management

Set up and maintain projects, phases, budgets, staffing plans, and contract values in Monograph.

Track project hours, fee utilization, unbilled work, remaining budgets, and overall project financial health.

Prepare recurring project status and financial reports for leadership and project managers.

Identify projects that are approaching budget limits or require staffing, scope, or fee adjustments.

Maintain records of additional services, consultant fees, reimbursable expenses, and contract amendments.

Support team staffing forecasts and resource planning across active and upcoming projects.

Help ensure employee time is entered accurately and on schedule.

Billing and Accounting Coordination

Maintain the studio’s monthly billing schedule and identify upcoming billing milestones.

Prepare client invoices for leadership review and send approved invoices.

Track accounts receivable, outstanding invoices, client payments, and follow-up needs.

Coordinate with project managers to confirm percent complete, billable expenses, and additional services.

Serve as the primary internal liaison with Studio Grey’s CPA, bookkeeper, payroll provider, and other financial partners.

Organize financial records for QuickBooks reconciliation, tax planning, year-end reporting, and other accounting needs.

Maintain accurate records of vendor invoices, payments, expenses, and financial documentation.

Assist leadership with high-level cash-flow, revenue, and operational reporting.

Human Resources and Employee Benefits

Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding.

Administer employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement programs, paid leave, and annual enrollment.

Serve as the internal point of contact for routine employee questions related to benefits, policies, payroll, and time off.

Coordinate benefit eligibility, employee elections, payroll deductions, and compensation changes with outside providers.

Maintain confidential employee records and required documentation.

Manage the annual calendar for performance reviews, compensation discussions, benefit renewals, licenses, and professional development.

Assist with recruiting coordination, job postings, interview scheduling, offer documentation, and new-hire onboarding.

Maintain employee policies, handbook materials, and HR processes in coordination with outside advisors.

Studio Operations

Maintain and improve the studio’s internal operating procedures and administrative systems.

Serve as the internal administrator for Monograph and other business platforms.

Coordinate software subscriptions, business insurance documentation, office vendors, and operational renewals.

Track leadership action items and recurring business deadlines.

Monitor project schedules and overall team utilization.

Assist leadership with project forecasting and workload balancing.

Capture meeting notes and action items and help maintain accountability across teams.

Develop organized dashboards and reporting tools that provide clear information about staffing, project health, billing, and studio operations.

Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve consistency across the firm.

Additional Support

Assist with proposal and RFP coordination when needed.

Support FF&E procurement administration and tracking and financials.

Monitor order schedules and installation timelines

Support leadership with special projects, annual planning, and studio initiatives.

Write, organize, and maintain proposal templates, resumes, and project narratives.

Assist with fee proposals and presentation materials.

5–10+ years of experience in operations, project accounting, finance administration, human resources administration, or practice management.

Experience within architecture, interior design, engineering, construction, commercial real estate, or another project-based professional-services environment strongly preferred.

Experience with project billing, fee tracking, staffing forecasts, employee benefits, payroll coordination, and outside accounting relationships.

Strong understanding of confidential financial and employee information.

Exceptional organization, follow-through, judgment, and attention to detail.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage recurring responsibilities while responding to changing priorities.

Experience with Monograph, QuickBooks & QB payroll platforms, Microsoft 365, or benefits-administration systems is preferred.

Familiarity with architecture and interior design project phases and terminology is highly valued.

Full-time, Minneapolis-based

Competitive salary, health & retirement benefits, and bonus opportunities

Salary range: $80,000–$95,000, depending on experience

Support project teams with drawing production, 3D modeling, and technical detailing across all project phases.

Develop high-quality Revit models and Enscape renderings to communicate design intent Coordinate with architects, consultants, MEPs, and vendors across all phases

Assist in and/or lead project management responsibilities (client communication, timelines, coordination)

Participate in design development of materials, FF&E, lighting, and spatial planning efforts

Construction Administration (RFIs, submittals, site visits)

Ensure a high level of accuracy, organization, and follow-through in all deliverables

Collaborate closely with architects and designers to develop detailed construction documents.

Ensure all designs comply with legal standards and local planning regulations.

Coordinate with consultants and contractors to ensure technical drawings are clear, complete, and aligned with project goals.

Perform field verifications for electronic document creation

Managing project schedules, budgets, and client communication

Project management duties such as scheduling meetings, coordinating meeting subs and consultants, managing the internal team and deliverables

8+ years interior design experience

Strong design sensibility and portfolio

Advanced proficiency in Revit (required)

Strong experience with Enscape (rendering + modeling workflow)

Ability to manage multiple moving pieces with clarity and calm