Design Director: AI-Driven, Visionary Studio Leader

IA Interior Architects

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

IA Interior Architects in Boston seeks a Design Director to set a clear vision for design excellence and lead the studio in delivering innovative, high-performing environments. You will partner with clients, project teams, and firm leadership to translate business and human needs into strategic, executable design solutions, guiding teams through concept development, documentation, and collaboration.

This role requires 15+ years of leadership in workplace design, licensure preferred, and a

Qualifications

Degree from an accredited architecture or interior design program.
Licensed Architect and/or Interior Designer preferred.
15+ years of progressive experience in workplace design, including leadership of complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

Build strong, trusted relationships with clients by understanding their business objectives, culture, performance goals, budgets, and schedules, and translating those insights into clear design vision.
Lead and elevate design quality across the studio, ensuring consistency, rigor, and innovation in all design outcomes.
Direct and present design concepts for key projects and accounts, articulating ideas through storytelling, data-informed narratives, and compelling visual communication.
Oversee development of space plans, design concepts, documentation, and furniture packages for priority projects and pursuits.
Collaborate with Project Managers and technical leaders to ensure design intent, documentation, and furniture deliverables are coordinated with client goals.
Mentor and develop designers at all levels through feedback, coaching, and leadership to foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Lead training initiatives, design reviews, and team-building efforts to support IA’s design standards and best practices.
Maintain strong industry and client relationships while identifying opportunities for business development and thought leadership.
Partner with design and marketing teams to guide project photography, storytelling, and award submissions reflecting IA’s brand and design excellence.
Foster collaboration across studios and disciplines to align with firmwide standards, processes, and objectives.