Calling all NYC Interior Design students:

Want a running head start as you start to think about career next steps?!

Wherever you are in your studies, this will help you confidently search for

internships and entry-level Junior Designer positions.

Register below to catch my 2hr online workshop where you will learn how to confidently navigate the beginning of your design career.

This will ease your stress!

SWHIT DESIGN MENTORING

presents

FREE NYC ID Career Workshop

Hosted by Sarah Whitney, Interior Designer + Mentor

Space is limited. Reserve your spot now.

"Only 1 in 3 students will actually become a practicing designer."

TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE.

My professional practice professor told us that in the last year of grad school.

I was shocked.

After practicing for almost 10 years in two of NYC’s award-winning firms, now I want to share what I’ve figured out.

In 2hrs, you’ll learn...

Best ways to get a paid job at top New York City firms

You will learn simple + actionable ways to use the resources you already have at your fingertips AND how to seek out more.

...even if you're feeling behind or a little lost right now, you'll know exactly what to say after this workshop!

#1 MOST VALUABLE TRAIT of interns who get hired full-time

If you master this one trait, it will open alllll the doors for you.

My EXACT script to negotiate your first salary offer

I learned this the hard way... later used it to negotiate a $15K raise

Start to understand the structure of an entire salary conversation: beginning, middle, and how you want to end it.

Learn 'the first rule of salary negotiation' and avoid making the HUGE mistake I did.

Once you learn this strategy and begin practicing, this is how you earn more money after preparing for ONE conversation with your future employer!

BONUS: If you stay to the end, I'll send you a small gift. FYI this is a new + improved gift package from previous career workshops

FAQ

Q. Isn't 2 hours kinda long..?

A. Yes - explaining these exact strategies takes time.

Invest two hours now to make your internship or job search this Fall or next Summer easier!

Also, learn how to get more money in ONE conversation.

This is 100% worth it.

Q. What do I need to bring?!

A. Yourself + a notebook to take notes.

Come as you are - this is a no-judgement zone... show up in comfy clothes if you want. All good!

Q. Where's the link?

A. You will receive a zoom link once you register!

Q. Do you have a website?

A. Not yet, it's coming soon! For now, you can find me sharing inspo, support, and encouragement over here @swhitdesign_mentoring

Other questions?

Email me at [email protected]

Hope to see you there! Let's gooo

If we haven’t met yet, I’m Sarah!

It’s so nice to ‘e-meet’ you :)

...or for those of you who I've already met, welcome back!! I am so happy you're here.

If you're curious, here's my official bio:

I'm an NYC-based Interior Designer who creates bespoke interiors that are warm, modern, and luxurious.

My expertise is collaborating with my clients to bring their creative vision to life.

I also mentor smart and ambitious Interior Design students to help them fast-track their careers and thrive in our competitive industry.

My mantra: design, teach, repeat.

I created my firm SWhit Design (SWD) originally for side projects in 2015 while gaining vast experience designing at a rapidly growing, award-winning NYC architectural firm.

I used my natural enthusiasm for the creative process to successfully conceive multiple projects during my seven-year tenure at Morris Adjmi Architects (MA).

I skillfully navigated various interior programs and their nuances – from hospitality and luxury condominium buildings to office and single-family residences. Additionally, I shepherded the creation of the MA x AFNY plumbing collection, which launched in 2019.

Major career highlights at MA also include the surreal moments of becoming a lead project designer in my mid-20s and even being the lead designer for an A-list celebrity’s new home.

Additionally, this is where I successfully negotiated multiple $10-15K raises(!) and now I help my design students master their negotiation skills.

2020 launched the beginning of SWhit Design Mentoring.

Since then, I’ve been growing my own firm while consulting at times for Jeffrey Beers International (JBI). I've been brought in to work on key projects such as a five-star luxury resort in Costa Rica, an international entertainment agency's recording studio in NYC, and an A-list hip hop artist's private residence in Miami, among others.

Under SWD Interiors, recent projects include private residences in NYC, LA, Conneticut, Ohio, New Jersey, and Maryland. Right now I’m developing proposals for a few other exciting projects in NYC and Austin.

In my free time, I'm into playing soccer, basketball, scuba diving, and hiking. I love traveling and exploring nature after years of city living. Lately I've been focusing on learning more about nurturing creativity and healthy living. If I'm not designing, teaching, outside or visiting my three little nieces, you'll find me wandering the The Strand with a friend looking for my new favorite book.

I have a Master of Science in Interior Design from Pratt Institute in NYC and a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Maryland.