Interior Design Director

About the role

We are seeking a bold, future-focused Interior Design Director to lead our award-winning Boston interior design practice. This is more than a leadership role—it’s a rare opportunity to shape the next era of interior environments at one of the most innovative interdisciplinary design firms on the planet.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative direction of interior projects—whether standalone or integrated—pushing boundaries in sustainability, material health, and craft.
• Ensure every detail aligns with our mission: design a better, more just world.
• Shape an inclusive, creative studio environment where ideas thrive.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow the next generation of design leaders.
• Build trust with clients from day one and position our studio as a go-to for bold, values-driven design.
• Work hand-in-hand with architects, planners, consultants, and researchers to develop truly interdisciplinary solutions.
• Lead pursuits, craft narratives, and represent the Boston studio in interviews and market-facing efforts.

Requirements

• 15+ years of interior design leadership across a range of project types (workplace, education, healthcare, civic, or others).
• Professional licensure (e.g., NCIDQ, Architectural license).
• An inspiring design portfolio, including recognized or award-winning work.
• Deep fluency in interior codes, systems, and standards.
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery.
• Strong client communication, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• Experience in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, Enscape, and VRay.
• Direct experience in coordinating consultants, including Lighting, Acoustics, AV, MEPFP and Structure.

Preferred Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.
• LEED GA required within 6 months of hire; WELL AP or Living Future Accreditation a plus.

Who You Are

• A visionary thinker and dynamic communicator.
• A creative leader driven by purpose and curiosity.
• A champion of sustainability, equity, and inclusion in design.
• A mentor who thrives on building talent and empowering teams.
• A collaborator who believes the best ideas are shared.

Salary Range Information: The annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $153,100 and $225,000. Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy (“EEO”), which is part of the Company’s Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.