Design Director (Hybrid Working Style)
Job Description
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Design Director |Â Houston, TX
Hybrid Working Style (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)
We are hiring for our client—a forward-thinking design firm known for its transparent, autonomous, flexible, fun, and highly collaborative culture. They are seeking an inspiring Design Director to champion design excellence, lead an integrated studio environment, and evolve the firm’s design identity and practice across multiple offices.
The Design Director will guide the next chapter of the firm’s design evolution. This leader will develop and articulate a strong design voice, elevate design standards, and nurture a culture centered on innovation, curiosity, and high performance.
You will serve as the firm’s Design Service Lead Expert, supporting teams with design leadership, elevating the quality of all deliverables, and ensuring a cohesive design vision. This role blends creative direction, mentorship, practice leadership, and strategic business development—ideal for a seasoned designer who thrives at the intersection of creativity and organizational leadership.
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What You’ll Lead & Shape
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- Evolve & Elevate Design
- Manage, Train & Strengthen the Studio
- Be a Creative Advisor & Mentor
- Research, Innovation & Thought Leadership
- Grow the Practice & Brand
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- 15+ years of Interior Architecture experience; at least 10 years in commercial interiors.
- Licensed Architect or Interior Designer.
- LEED CI and WELL Building accreditation (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
- Exceptional design portfolio demonstrating mastery in:
- design visioning and strategy
- concept development
- innovative and human-centered design
- materials and FFE
- detailing and constructability
- code, ADA, budget, and schedule alignment
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Interior Talent, Inc
Since its founding in 2003, Interior Talent has evolved into one of the leading talent recruitment and retention firms for the Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Retail, and Manufacturing industries. Our defined area of expertise and ability to continually adapt to the unique needs of our clients allow us to provide focused, individualized service.
For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visit Jobs.InteriorTalent.com
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CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is discreet and confidential – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
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EXPERTISE: In the industry since 2003 - we are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process
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Meet Your Recruiter
Injila Khan
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Injila has a detail-oriented approach and brings a fresh organizational style to our team. Her passion for efficiency and administrative experience all began when her family relocated to Florida from New York and she became a supervisor at their Planet Smoothie franchise. This allowed Injila to expand her knowledge in creating efficiencies and best processes, which she then took across multiple industries into recruitment. In recruitment, she has supported candidates and clients from career matches to improved processes. Her experience has allowed her to become an asset to all by improving communication and processes in a friendly manner. Outside of the office, you can find her enjoying time with family, friends, and two beautiful cats. You can reach her at Injila@InteriorTalent.com.
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