Design Director | Furniture Specification

Bespoke Careers; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 122,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + 11 holidays

3 medical plans

Dental and vision coverage

Telemedicine

Job summary

Bespoke Careers is partnering with an established commercial interiors dealership in Houston to recruit a Design Director who will lead the design team with a strong technical understanding of furniture and architectural hardware. A minimum of eight years of design experience is required.

The successful candidate will mentor designers, oversee project delivery from space planning to final specification, and drive more efficient processes while collaborating with clients, architects, and internal

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in design, with furniture and architectural hardware experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of furniture systems and space planning.
• Experience leading a design team.
• Excellent communication with clients, A&D professionals, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the design team
• Translate design intent into workable furniture solutions with clients
• Support proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations
• Stay hands-on from early space planning to final specification
• Introduce efficient processes and workflows across the department

Skills

Leadership

Furniture systems

Space planning

Client communication

Job description

Please note we can only accept applications from technical designers who have experience specifying furniture or architectural hardware for the architecture and interior design industry. Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years of design experience to be considered.

An established commercial interiors dealership is hiring a Design Director to lead its design team in Houston. The company is an authorised distribution partner for one of the world's leading workplace furniture manufacturers, serving clients across Texas.

The business works with corporate clients alongside the architects, interior designers, and project teams who plan their spaces, helping them create adaptable workplaces using products from various lines.

The Role

This is a leadership role for someone with a strong technical understanding of commercial furniture who can support designers, solve technical challenges, and contribute strategically to improve the operational efficiency of the department.

The successful candidate will oversee a team of designers while remaining actively involved in project delivery, providing technical guidance on furniture specification, space planning, and design execution. The role requires someone who can confidently answer technical questions, make informed design decisions, and ensure projects are delivered accurately and efficiently.

The business is looking for someone who will take ownership of the department, mentor and develop designers, introduce more efficient processes, and encourage greater collaboration across the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the design team
• Work alongside clients' architects and interior designers to translate design intent into workable furniture solutions
• Partner with sales, project management, and installation teams to support proposals, RFP responses, and client presentations
• Stay hands-on in project delivery, from early space planning through to final specification
• Introduce more efficient processes, tools, and workflows across the department

About You

• Experience in commercial furniture and workplace design, ideally within a contract furniture dealership, for a minimum of 8 years
• Strong technical knowledge of furniture systems, specifications, and space planning
• Leadership experience, or the ability to demonstrate readiness for a leadership role
• Confident communicator, comfortable working with clients, A&D professionals, and internal teams
• Experience with architectural walls or integrated interior solutions is a plus
• Base salary of up to $135,000, depending on experience
• PTO + 11 holiday days
• A choice of three medical plans (coverage available for spouses and children)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Free, unlimited 24/7 telemedicine visits for employees and their household