Design Director: Lead, Mentor & Elevate Client-Centric Design

dancker; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

dancker is seeking a Design Director in Somerville, NJ to lead the design function and align it with business goals. You will mentor a team of designers, guide project execution, and ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables across departments.

You’ll balance hands‑on design with strategic leadership, foster collaboration with sales, operations, and growth ventures, and drive continuous process improvements and client-centered design excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• 10+ years of experience in commercial furniture design, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and mentor a team while meeting individual project responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to foster a high‑performance, collaborative team culture.
• Lead cross‑functional collaboration to align design with sales and operations.
• Oversee project scheduling, resource planning, and quality control using ZOHO.
• Drive process improvement and design thinking across departments.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

SketchUp

BlueBeam

CET

Job description

dancker is seeking a Design Director in Somerville, NJ to lead the design function and align it with business goals. You will mentor a team of designers, guide project execution, and ensure timely, high‑quality deliverables across departments.

You’ll balance hands‑on design with strategic leadership, foster collaboration with sales, operations, and growth ventures, and drive continuous process improvements and client-centered design excellence.