Interior Design NYC Career Workshop

"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 8+ years in two of NYC’s award-winning firms, now I want to share what I’ve figured out.

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In 2hrs, you’ll learn...

• best ways to get a paid job at top New York City firms
• #1 most valuable trait of interns who get hired full-time
• my EXACT script to negotiate your first salary offer (I learned this the hard way… later used it to negotiate a $15k raise)

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BONUS: If you stay to the end, I'll send you a small gift

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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 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!

Other questions?

Email me at [email protected]

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Hope to see you there! Let's gooo

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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 design students to help them fast track their careers and thrive in a competitive industry.

My mantra: design, teach, repeat.

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I created my firm SWhit Design 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 surreal moments of becoming a lead project designer in my mid-20s, negotiating multiple $10-15K raises(!), and even being the lead designer for an A-list celebrity’s new home.

Additionally, this is where I successfully negotiated multiple 5-figure raises and now I help my students master their negotiation skills.

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2020 launched the beginning of SWhit Design Mentoring. 

Under SWhit Design Interiors, I worked on private residences in California, Connecticut, and Ohio. Right now I’m developing proposals for a few other exciting projects for 2022.

Currently, I’m in NYC consulting for Jeffrey Beers International (JBI) where I'm working on a five-star luxury resort in Costa Rica, recording studio in NYC, and private residence in Miami.

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After designing for eight years in NYC, I originally planned on a year sabbatical world trip for June 2020 (!). Newly rescheduled as soon as the world fully reopens, the dream is to alternately explore cities, their design, and study with local craftsmen as well as scuba dive around the world.

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.

Lobby for Whyle, located in Washington DC.

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Private Villa's Living Room for a Luxury Resort located in Costa Rica.

JBI

Photo shoot: Photographer Matthew Williams in action

Amenity Room for 55 W 17th Street, located in NYC.

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Final shot: Amenity Room for 55 W 17th Street, located in NYC.

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Photo credit: Matthew Williams

Amenity Room for 55 W 17th Street, located in NYC.

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Photo credit: Matthew Williams