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Interior Design Director

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field * Experience in residential, workplace and hospitality sectors strongly preferred (or demonstrated ability to bridge) * Strong network within ...

Thuma

Director of Interior Design

San Francisco, CA · On-site

The Director of Interior Design will establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice, serving as the company's interior design expert across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand ...

Thuma

Director of Interior Design

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

The Director of Interior Design will establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice, serving as the company's interior design expert across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand ...

FXCollaborative

Interior Design Director

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

The Interior Design Director will lead complex, high-impact work across sectors including workplace, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use environments, while leading business development efforts ...

Thuma Inc.

The Director of Interior Design will establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice, serving as the company's interior design expert across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand ...

Thuma

Director of Interior Design

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

The Director of Interior Design will establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice, serving as the company's interior design expert across Retail, Merchandising, Product Development, Brand ...

Teranky Design

Interior Design Assistant

Fairfax, VA · On-site

Interior Design Assistant - Project-Based Teranky Design Location: Fairfax, Virginia Employment ... Coordinate with vendors, suppliers, installers, and other project-related professionals as directed.

Jobtailor

Director of Interior Design

San Francisco, CA · On-site

* Establish and lead Thuma's interior design practice * Define design principles for creating Oasis across every customer touchpoint * Serve as the company's interior design expert and trusted partner ...

Becker Morgan

Interior Design Lead

Charlotte, NC · On-site

The Interior Design Lead serves as the firm's primary interior design resource, providing leadership, project oversight, and technical guidance throughout project delivery. Acting as the interior ...

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Interior Design Director

Manhattan, NY • On-site

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Act as a shared design leader across FXCollaborative and Lemay_id, aligning design vision, quality, and delivery across all sectors
Bridge residential, workplace and hospitality design thinking, translating insights from each sector into differentiated, best-in-class experiences
Collaborate with leadership from both firms to define joint growth strategy, market positioning, and client targeting
Champion a hospitality-driven approach to workplace and residential design and vice versa, elevating user experience, brand expression, and spatial storytelling
Lead projects that span workplace, hospitality, residential and hybrid typologies
Integrate hospitality principles—guest experience, storytelling, brand immersion—into interior design strategies
Ensure concept rigor extends to highly experiential environments
Originate, secure, and lead new client opportunities across
Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities for continuous collaborations and growth
Partner with senior leadership to develop market strategies
Lead high-impact pitches, interviews, and thought leadership initiatives that position the practice competitively
Build and lead integrated project teams fostering collaboration across geographies and disciplines
Mentor designers in interior methodologies, encouraging cross-training and sector fluency while fostering a culture of collaboration, design excellence, accountability, and creativity

Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in interior design/interior architecture
  • Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion
  • Strong design, technical, and presentation capabilities
  • Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams
  • Proficiency in project planning, scoping, and proposal development
  • Deep knowledge of programming, space planning, materials, and construction methodologies
  • Experience coordinating with consultants, vendors, and contractors
  • Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools
  • Architectural licensing or NCIDQ accreditation required
  • LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable design preferred
  • Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
  • Experience in residential, workplace and hospitality sectors strongly preferred (or demonstrated ability to bridge)
  • Strong network within real estate, corporate occupiers, hospitality operators, or developers
  • Demonstrated success leading mixed-use or experience-driven projects
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a practice, not just operate within one
Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in interior design and architecture, with a strong focus on integrating hospitality principles into diverse design projects. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage client relationships, and foster collaboration across teams and sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords
  • 15+ Years Of Experience In Interior Design
  • Proficiency In Revit
  • Proficiency In AutoCAD
  • Architectural Licensing Or NCIDQ Accreditation
  • Strong Design And Presentation Capabilities
Hard Skills
  • Interior Design
  • Interior Architecture
  • Project Planning
  • Space Planning
  • Materials Knowledge
  • Construction Methodologies
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Proposal Development
  • Complex Project Leadership
  • Mixed-Use Project Experience
Soft Skills
  • Collaboration
  • Mentoring
  • Creativity
  • Accountability
  • Entrepreneurial Mindset
Certifications & Qualifications
  • LEED Accreditation
  • NCIDQ Accreditation
Industry Keywords
  • Hospitality Design
  • Residential Design
  • Workplace Design
  • Spatial Storytelling
  • Market Strategy
  • Client Targeting
  • Design Excellence
  • Cross-Training
  • Brand Immersion
  • User Experience
Tools & Technologies
  • Visualization Tools
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