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Perkins and Will

Interior Design Director

Dallas, TX · On-site

The Interior Design Director's overall responsibility is to champion design excellence for all projects in the interiors discipline, including integrated and stand-alone projects. In partnership with ...

sweetgreen

Director, Store Design

Los Angeles, CA

Support cross-functional goals with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Facilities Management ... architecture, interior design, or design office environment * 5+ years of general business ...

sweetgreen

Director, Store Design

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

Support cross-functional goals with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, Facilities Management ... architecture, interior design, or design office environment * 5+ years of general business ...

Perkins and Will

Interior Design Director

Boston, MA · On-site

$153K - $225K/yr

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 ...

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How much do director interior design real estate jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for director interior design real estate in the United States is $112,687.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,500.00 and $133,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Interior Design Real Estate vs Interior Designer?

AspectDirector Interior Design Real EstateInterior Designer
CredentialsBachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field; often requires experience in real estate projectsAssociate or Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field; certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing multiple projects, collaborating with real estate developers, architects, and clientsDesign-focused role working directly on interior spaces, collaborating with clients and contractors
Employer & IndustryReal estate development firms, property management companies, architectural firmsInterior design firms, architecture firms, independent consultants

The main difference between a Director Interior Design Real Estate and an Interior Designer lies in their scope and responsibilities. The director typically oversees large-scale projects within the real estate industry, focusing on strategic planning and team leadership, while interior designers work directly on designing interior spaces. Both roles require relevant credentials, but the director's role is more managerial and industry-specific.

What does a director interior design real estate do?

A director of interior design in real estate oversees the development and implementation of interior design strategies for residential or commercial properties, ensuring designs align with client goals and market trends. They manage design teams, coordinate with architects and contractors, and often use design software like AutoCAD or SketchUp to create plans and presentations.
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Infographic showing various Director Interior Design Real Estate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $112,687 per year, or $54.2 per hour.

Interior Design Director

Perkins and Will

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 7 days ago

Job description

The Interior Design Director's overall responsibility is to champion design excellence for all projects in the interiors discipline, including integrated and stand-alone projects. In partnership with the studio Design Director, the Interior Design Director ensures all interiors projects adhere to the firm's commitment to creating a better, beautiful, more equitable world through Living Design. The Interior Design Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetic and functional aspects of our projects, from concept to completion, collaborates closely across disciplines to deliver design solutions that exceed expectations and elevate the human experience. Interiors Design Directors should foster a culture of design within their discipline and are responsible for the recruitment and mentorship of talent ensuring the elevation of diverse staff and skillsets to build a bench of the next generation of interior design talent within a studio.
Common and Baseline Responsibilities
  • In partnership with the studio Design Director, provides visionary interiors design leadership by setting a clear direction for the studio's interiors discipline, guiding teams in the creation of interior design concepts, and ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations.
  • Leads design teams, at all stages of the design process, in generating contemporary solutions that are sustainable and innovative responses to client needs.
  • Oversees the quality of the interior design process, product, and delivery for the interiors discipline.
  • Participates in project scope delineation, work plan creation and implementation, and fee negotiations for stand-alone and where appropriate, integrated interior design projects.
  • Familiarity with all design phases of typical commercial scale project (s) including: programming, visioning, conceptual, schematic, design development, and construction documents phases as well as managing and responding to submittals and RFIs.
  • Participates in staffing and team organization and composition by helping to identify team members for project teams in alignment with client goals, team member skillsets, and aspirations.
  • Leads, mentors, and inspires interior design teams to foster a collaborative and creative work environment.
  • Collaborates and cultivates strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to understand project requirements and develops innovative interior design solutions that meet functional, aesthetic, and financial objectives.
  • Sets the interior design direction for projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, brand identity and project goals.
  • Collaborates with design teams to ensures all project information is up to date in HUB.
  • Provides guidance to project teams and conducts regular design and quality control reviews to ensure that the firm's standards and design goals are being met.
  • Engages with studio Design Director to request, organize and execute peer workshops at the appropriate point for each project.
  • Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key decision makers and influencers on client teams.
  • Partners with local Talent Managers and studio leadership to identify, interview, recruit, and mentor interior design staff.
  • Advances the design culture of the firm at the local studio level, focusing on firmwide initiatives like DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), career development, and talent advancement.
  • Mentors staff to ensure their personal and professional development goals are met.
  • Builds relationships with professional organizations and academic institutions.
  • Keeps abreast of current developments, trends, and practices within the interiors discipline.
  • Actively participates in studio marketing activities, to include all go/no-go decisions, go-to market interview strategy preparation, and has a leadership role at interviews.
  • Proactively engages in processes connecting to potential clients and brokers to vet potential projects, and works collaboratively to generate submittals required to identify and win work as the representative of the studio interior design practice.
  • Participates in marketing, helping to strategize and win stand-alone and integrated work for the studio. Monitors, advises, reviews, and participates in marketing activities.
  • Demonstrable track record of peer recognized, award winning built/unbuilt designs that have been published nationally and potentially internationally.
  • Partners with design teams to compose written and graphic presentations for clients, stakeholders and peer reviewers to include the choreography of internal design submittals for peer juried workshops and competitions.

High-level Summary of Critical, Baseline Technical Skills and Certifications
Proficiencies
  • Experience leading collaborative design teams across disciplines and practices: Workplace, Science & Technology, Sports/Recreation/Entertainment, Corporate/Commercial, Civic/Cultural, Higher Education, K-12, Health Care.
  • Knowledge of industry regulations, health/life safety requirements, and interior building codes.
  • Knowledge of site, conceptual design, schematic design, design development, contract documents, and construction
  • Strong design portfolio, ideally broad based on a range of project types.
  • Strong familiarity of and ability to support project budgeting and contract negotiations.
  • Strong working relationships with clients and consultants.
  • Experience in hiring, directing, mentoring and coordinating successful project teams.
  • Strong ideator and conceptual thinker.

Software
  • Working knowledge of Revit. Working knowledge of conceptual modeling tools such as Rhino and Grasshopper
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office / Adobe Suite
  • Working knowledge of visualization tools such as Enscape and VRay

Licensure/Certifications/Education
  • Architectural license, NCIDQ, or LARE as appropriate
  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design or related discipline required.
  • LEED GA within 6 months of hire
  • Professional accreditation in one area of Living Design that interests you: LEED AP with Specialty, BREEAM AP, WELL AP, SITES AP, CPHC/CPHE Passive House Institute Certified Passive House, or ILFI Living Fu

*Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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