Director Of Interior Design, North America

ABOUT ELEVATE: Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. This is a hands-on design leadership role responsible for elevating the quality, craft, and execution of interior design across the experiential studio, as well as growing and developing talent. Creative & Design LeadershipServe as the design authority for interior environments, setting the standard for quality and craftLead and shape design direction on key projects from concept through executionElevate the studio’s output in materiality, detailing, and spatial storytellingPartner closely with Creative Directors to shape cohesive, narrative-driven environments, ensuring every element, from material selection to brand activation, contributes to a unified experience.Remain hands-on in design—contributing at critical moments across projectsProject & Delivery LeadershipOversee interior design execution from concept through design development and documentationEnsure design intent is maintained through to fabrication and installationCollaborate with architects, engineers, and fabricators to ensure designs are functional and buildableLead design reviews and uphold quality across all deliverablesTeam Leadership & DevelopmentHelp build a team of world-class designers in collaboration with leadershipManage, mentor and develop designers with a focus on craft, critical thinking, and design excellenceLead design critiques and conduct performance reviews that are rigorous, constructive, and inspiringHelp elevate team capabilities, standards, and design cultureHire and onboard new team membersDesign Excellence & InnovationChampion a culture of design excellence, curiosity, and continuous improvementIntroduce new ideas in materials, sustainability, and experiential environmentsStay at the forefront of interior and environmental design trendsRaise the bar for how we translate brand into physical spaceClient CollaborationPresent design concepts and articulate decisions with clarity and confidenceBuild trust with clients through strong design rationale and thoughtful execution QUALIFICATIONS:Experience10+ years of experience in interior design, experiential design, or architectureProven experience delivering high-design, detail-driven interior environmentsStrong portfolio demonstrating built work, materiality, and spatial thinkingSkillsExceptional design sensibility with a refined eye for detail, proportion, and materialityDeep expertise in spatial planning, interior systems, and environmental designManagement / Leadership of small to medium-sized teams Proficiency in tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp, and Adobe Creative SuiteStrong understanding of materials and finishes, FFE, specifying, sourcing and documenting Excellent storytelling, presentation, and communication skills We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer.