Design Director | Workplace Interiors

Consulting For Architects, Inc.New York, NY

$165,000 - $190,000 / year

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Overview

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$165,000-$190,000/year

Job Description

Title:Design Director | Corporate Interiors

Client: Our client is a leading workplace interiors firm known for delivering innovative and highly customized corporate environments. With a collaborative studio culture and a diverse project portfolio, the firm manages a high volume of workplace projects ranging from boutique offices to large-scale headquarters.

Description: Our client is seeking an experienced Design Director to provide both creative leadership and operational oversight for its growing interiors practice. This individual will lead a team of approximately six designers while overseeing multiple active workplace interior projects ranging from 5,000 to 50,000 RSF.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for guiding design concepts, managing staffing and resource allocation, reviewing project schedules and budgets, and maintaining strong client relationships throughout project delivery. With approximately 30–40 active projects at any given time, this role requires a balance of hands-on design leadership and effective team management.

Responsibilities:

Lead design vision and creative direction across multiple workplace interior projects
Manage and mentor a team of designers
Oversee staff scheduling, workload planning, and resource allocation
Review project schedules, budgets, and deliverables
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders
Collaborate with leadership to ensure successful project execution across the studio
Stay current with emerging design technologies, digital platforms, and AI-driven tools

Qualifications:

Extensive experience leading commercial workplace interior projects
Proven success managing design teams and multiple concurrent projects
Strong understanding of project planning, staffing, budgeting, and scheduling
Excellent client-facing, presentation, and communication skills
Proficiency with industry-standard design software and project management platforms
Familiarity with emerging technologies and AI tools, including Programa, Claude, and similar platforms
Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Compensation & Benefits:

Target compensation range of $165,000–$190,000
401(k) matching program
Company-paid contribution of 50% of employee health insurance premiums

Increase in salaries:

We have a proven track record of negotiating above-market salaries for our permanent placements and hourly rates.Recruiter: Emily Schepp-Kowalchick eschepp@cons4arch.comDaily Jobs Mobile App download here.

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