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AJC Design specializes in hospitality design, residential and multi-family design projects for clients anywhere in the world. Creativity is Everything!™ is the mantra that has fueled AJC Design’s work since its inception in 2007. A vivid, unhindered imagination is at the core of every one of our compelling projects, no two which are the same. That’s why our company logo depicts a hardy walnut shell. While one half references our own passion for dreaming up one-of-a-kind designs and our dedication to making them a reality, the other is an ode to our clients, whose ideas and visions are just as integral to the design process. Built on communication, this mutual, respectful relationship is the foundation for all of AJC Design’s intricate, timeless interiors. We are energetic and honest and keep our clients well informed, involved, and comfortable, learning and laughing along the way.

Creativity is Everything!™ is integrated into all of our studio capabilities and embedded in our signature design process. Our work is customized for each project and client’s needs, so that no two projects are the same, and every project reflects creativity, imagination and original thinking.

Each client relationship starts with generating a creative vision for the project through concept design, which builds the foundation for the rest of the project. We continue our creative journey through schematic design, design development, construction documentation, and construction administration, where the project is actualized.

Creativity is Everything!™ means being able to see possibilities no one else can see, to create what nobody else has created, at a budget that works for your needs first. We infuse Creativity is Everything!™ to transform empirical knowledge into sketches, renderings, construction documents, and custom FF&E designs that reflect our client’s vision, goals, and brand, as well as the social / historical context of the project’s physical location.

Alicia Cannon, founder and principal of New York-based AJC Design, flaunts a signature style that melds dramatic, pop-inspired pieces with tailored, classic settings, fostered by her collaborations with the likes of luxury brands and urban artists.

Cannon’s vast expertise spans full-service and luxury hotels, inviting private residences, and vibrant workplaces. Consider the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, awash in coastal Connecticut charm; the Lanes, a multi-use, ground-up Long Island City residential building capped with a rooftop terrace; or the Long Island headquarters of the brand-new Opal Wealth Advisors

In 2015 Cannon was named one of Hospitality Design’s Wave of the Future honourees, the same year that she won a Stevie Award Bronze, attesting to how she infuses each of her projects with both professionalism and ingenuity, her top priority always capturing and nurturing a client’s vision. That’s why the Woman Business Enterprise-certified designer loves spending ample time getting to know every single one of them personally and embarks on a true partnership to unite functionality and rich, aesthetic details.

Recent AJC Design work includes the Sheraton Mahwah in New Jersey, which draws on the hotel’s past as the former Ford Motor headquarters; the Sheraton Wilmington South hotel, complete with soaring atrium; the lobby at the Westin Riverwalk in San Antonio that calls to mind the Spanish Colonial era; and a design competition culminating in two guestroom schemes for the Bellagio in Las Vegas that telegraph the Italian village of Bellagio in Lake Como. AJC Design has also completed the Thayer Hotel in West Point, New York, Hotel Indigo in downtown Brooklyn, and the Westport Inn in Connecticut, and is currently working on the Renaissance New York Harlem Hotel, slated to open in 2020, as well as the Thayer Resort and Spa scheduled for 2022.

Cannon is a graduate of the Pratt Institute, where she cultivated her childhood passion for transforming humdrum interior spaces into enduring, matchless designs.

Thanksgiving 2.1

November 18th, 2021 | by Alicia Cannon

It’s hard to believe that a year ago, many of us were not able to gather with friends and family for Thanksgiving. Now, Thanksgiving seems like it used to be; a day of giving thanks, eating and cooking non-stop and hugging the ones you love. As I look forward to the holiday, I also know that I’m in a new frame of mind.

Post-Pandemic Mindset

My mindset has definitely shifted in 2021 because of the pandemic. Prior to 2020, I used to be a lot more concerned about keeping up with all the trend in fashion or business. Now, I’m not relying on magazine covers to tell me what I need to do. Instead, what’s right for me is making my own path, working with clients that make me inspired or happy, and wearing clothes that make me feel good is my new normal. Sorry all but Mom jeans don’t look good on anyone!

Lessons Learned

The biggest lesson learned in 2021 is that each day is a gift. Having gone through two major personal losses this year, I can attest that grief is never easy to process and loss if never easy to accept. However, it has made me a boatload more appreciative of the people I have in my life. My personal choices are more selective especially with how and whom I spend my time with. Time is our most valuable asset, so spend that time with the people you cherish most.

The other lesson learned this year is how to establish better boundaries. This has skyrocketed my emotional growth and has been so liberating. Simply put, I know what fuels my soul and am not afraid to advocate for myself. Sure, I’ve done more renovations on interior spaces than I’d like to admit, but this year, I made the time and effort to design my own space. It’s nice to be a cobbler who doesn’t live in their own shoe!

The final lesson learned is that my priorities have shifted for the better. Yes, this is my plug for how motherhood enhanced my life and keeps fulfilling my purpose in life. Any moment I get to spend with my four year-old daughter grounds me. One particular moment that melts my heart is taking her to a museum and seeing art through her innocent eyes.

Orange on the Horizon

As the sun is setting on 2021, I am relieved that the darkness is behind me, even though the days are getting shorter. I am hopeful that bright orange is on the horizon. There’s no color that makes me feel more rejuvenated than orange. It symbolizes creativity, and has been part of AJC Design’s brand palette since its founding in 2007. While I don’t know what 2022 will bring, I do know that without struggle, there is no reward and that every challenge is a lesson in disguise.

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Mid-level Interior Designer
AJC Design is looking for a passionate, Interior Designer in our New York office to work on hospitality projects from the definition and delivery of the design, conceptualization through development, coordination, documentation and execution. Under the direction and oversight of the Principal Designer and Design Director, this role will also create architectural construction drawings using AutoCAD and Revit, and perform construction administration services including responding to RFI’s and interpreting contract and construction documents, to ensure the design intent is met. (Note: This is a full-time, contract position based at AJC Design's New York office.)
Is This You?
- You have the skills - Interior Design Degree from an accredited institution;
- You must be proficient in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and all MS Office applications
- You know the industry and have a few years of years of interior design experience, particularly in the hospitality industry, under your belt
- You are a time track start with a reputation of never missing deadlines and planning ahead
- You are extremely client-focused and realize even the tiniest details matter
- You can plan and follow-through from start to finish and all stages in between
- You’re a motivated, self-starter and have no problem taking initiative
- You excel at communications, are comfortable presenting to clients, and open to feedback
- You’re a natural collaborator who works well as part of a team and is not afraid to ask questions
- You want to learn from one of the best and grow your career!
- You are able to commute to our NY office 5 days a week
To apply, please send cover letter, resume, and portfolio to info@ajcinteriordesign.com
- Cover letter, Resume, Portfolio (Maximum of 10MB)

Email the following documentation to info@ajcinteriordesign.com

Portfolio in PDF format Resume

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