Director of Interior Design

Working Style: In-office In this role, the Director of Interior Design will provide strategic and creative leadership across multiple projects and teams. You will partner closely with the Principal to define and uphold the firm’s design vision, ensure design excellence across all work, and foster a strong studio culture. Responsibilities • Lead, mentor, and develop the design team, setting clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and supporting career growth • Establish and uphold the firm’s design vision, standards, and processes in partnership with the Principal • Oversee design direction and quality across all projects, ensuring consistency and excellence from concept through installation • Allocate resources, structure project teams, and ensure workloads, schedules, and deliverables are aligned • Guide and support Senior Designers in leading client relationships, presentations, and project execution • Identify and resolve high-level client, team, and project challenges proactively • Foster a collaborative, high-performance studio culture rooted in creativity, accountability, and professional growth • Ensure documentation, construction sets, and deliverables meet firm standards and best practices • Represent the firm externally with clients, consultants, and vendors at a leadership level Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from an accredited program • 15+ years of experience in high-end residential design, with significant experience leading and managing design teams • Proven track record of building, mentoring, and scaling creative teams • Expertise in AutoCAD, Studio Designer, and Adobe programs • Exceptional communication, presentation, and leadership skills • Deep knowledge of luxury residential vendors, consultants, and construction processes • Strong organizational, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities • Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and hands-on levels • Valid U.S. Driver’s License required