Design Director: Schematic & DD Lead (Remote)

Level Five Designs; North Carolina; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; 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

Job summary

Level Five Designs is seeking a Design Director to lead Schematic Design and Design Development, directing across teams and ensuring buildable commercial interiors built to the client's brand. Remote role for candidates in FL/GA/NC/SC/TN/VA, with Raleigh, NC as base.

You will mentor designers, maintain design standards, and lead client-facing presentations while balancing creativity with constructability and budgets.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of professional interior design experience with deep expertise in Schematic Design and Design Development.
• Strong client-facing communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead across Schematic Design and Design Development to deliver cohesive, buildable interiors.
• Mentor and manage the Schematic and Design Development teams for professional growth.
• Maintain design standards and collaborate with leadership to align with firm strategy.
• Ensure documentation is coordinated for smooth transition to Construction Documentation.
• Represent the company with a professional executive presence in client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture

Tools

Design software proficiency

Job description

Level Five Designs is seeking a Design Director to lead Schematic Design and Design Development, directing across teams and ensuring buildable commercial interiors built to the client's brand. Remote role for candidates in FL/GA/NC/SC/TN/VA, with Raleigh, NC as base.

You will mentor designers, maintain design standards, and lead client-facing presentations while balancing creativity with constructability and budgets.