Director of Interior Design

Position Overview
BSA is seeking a visionary Director of Interior Design to lead our national interior design practice. In this role, you will drive design excellence in spaces that promote healing, learning, and discovery, collaborating closely with architecture, engineering, and planning teams to deliver innovative, human-centered solutions. You’ll set the strategic direction for the discipline, mentor and develop top talent, and elevate BSA’s interior design impact across all projects and regions. At BSA, a 100% employee-owned firm, you will have a direct financial stake in our growth and success while enjoying a collaborative, innovative environment. BSA is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and hold interior design leaders accountable while creating a healthy and collaborative studio environment.
Direct discipline operations nationally, focusing on staffing, project delivery, and staff development, including mentoring, training, and career growth.
Oversee project outcomes, ensuring high-quality design, client satisfaction, project profitability, and consistency in delivery through core processes and innovative design technology.
Coordinate projections with discipline capacity, manage utilization, revenue, and project profitability, and work with Finance to establish contracts and fees.
Identify staffing needs and inform hiring plans, collaborating with studio leaders and principals to target high-impact talent.
Foster a culture of ownership, empowering teams to take accountability for project staffing, delivery, and client relationships.
Represent BSA in the national interior design and professional community, participating in client development, industry events, and market representation.
Promote and enhance BSA’s employer brand and interior design reputation through mentorship, collaboration, and design thought leadership.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or related field; Professional license or registration required.
15+ years in the design industry, with expertise in healthcare, higher education, or science and technology spaces.
Proven success leading a design discipline.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical, financial, and operational acumen.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire teams, mentor staff, and build strong client and industry relationships.
Expertise in design software (Revit, CAD, SketchUp, Bluebeam) and graphic software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop); familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint is preferred.
Ownership mentality with a collaborative, empowering leadership style.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible Time Off (FTO)
Parental leave
Hybrid work schedule
Paid volunteer time and a giving back Program
Employer-matched retirement funds and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Modern, collaborative work environment with free parking at all studios