Interior Design Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support interior design professionals across all experience levels.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Establish and maintain interior design standards, best practices, and production resources.
• Serve as a technical resource for project teams throughout design and documentation phases.
• Cook up training initiatives and professional development opportunities within the discipline.
• Conduct quality reviews and support continuous improvement efforts across projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and help maintain strong relationships with tribal partners and stakeholders.
• Support staffing, resource planning, and workload coordination within the Interior Design team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited program required.
• NCIDQ Certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive interior design experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring teams and supporting professional growth.
• Strong knowledge of interior design processes, building systems, materials, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design software.
• Experience working with Native American communities or tribal projects is valued but not required.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and a desire to serve Native communities with humility and respect.
• Strategic thinking and sound decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to developing others.
• Able to navigate challenges and create practical, forward-thinking solutions.