Design Director, FF&E & Procurement — Remote + Unlimited PTO

Level Five Designs; North Carolina; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home/flexible hours

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

12 weeks paid parental leave

Office and telephone stipend

collaborative team environment with a

Job summary

Level Five Designs, an interior design firm based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Design Director to lead FF+E and procurement across projects from concept to installation. The role shapes tactile, experiential, and functional layers while aligning with design vision, operational needs, and budget.

You will set standards, mentor teams, manage vendor relationships, and advance design quality with a focus on constructability, durability, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional interior design experience with deep expertise in FF+E and Procurement.
• Minimum of 3+ years of multifamily or comparable complex project experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture (or equivalent).
• Expert-level knowledge of design software, FF+E sourcing, specification, budgeting, and installation.
• Strong client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FF+E and Procurement team with accountability and guidance.
• Develop and refine firm-wide FF+E and procurement standards and maintain them.
• Oversee FF+E packages to ensure design intent and constructability.
• Monitor procurement budgets and margins in collaboration with leadership.
• Lead continuous improvement of design methodologies and documentation practices.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Design software

FF+E sourcing

Budgeting tools

Job description

Level Five Designs, an interior design firm based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a Design Director to lead FF+E and procurement across projects from concept to installation. The role shapes tactile, experiential, and functional layers while aligning with design vision, operational needs, and budget.

You will set standards, mentor teams, manage vendor relationships, and advance design quality with a focus on constructability, durability, and client satisfaction.