Interior Design Director

Responsibilities

Lead the creative vision and execution of complex interiors projects across multiple sectors.
Drive concept development through realization, ensuring design excellence, innovation, and clarity of intent.
Shape spatial strategies, material palettes, lighting concepts, and FF&E with a strong point of view.
Ensure alignment between design ambition, client goals, budget, and schedule.
Stay at the forefront of industry trends, translating insights into forward-thinking design solutions.
Serve as the primary design lead in client engagement guiding vision, scope, and delivery.
Oversee project execution to ensure quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction.

Business Development and Marketing

Contribute to business development, including proposals, interviews, and client outreach.
Collaborate with firm leadership to align design direction with broader strategic and business goals.
Generate and maintain leads for new project opportunities with potential clients, industry representatives and consultants.
Promote and maintain visibility of the firm’s interior practice through teaching, presenting, attending industry conferences, workshops and panel discussions.
Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities for continuous collaborations and growth.

Leadership and Team Management

Lead, mentor, and inspire multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, design excellence, accountability, and creativity.
Provide guidance and growth opportunities for emerging designers and project leaders.
Partner with studio leadership on staffing, resource planning, and team development.
Recruit and assist in strategic hiring for the interiors practice.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of experience in interior design/interior architecture.
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion.
• Strong design, technical, and presentation capabilities.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
• Proficiency in project planning, scoping, and proposal development.
• Deep knowledge of programming, space planning, materials, and construction methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools.
• Architectural licensing or NCIDQ accreditation required.
• LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable design preferred.
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.