Design Manager: Lead Creative Team for Commercial Interiors

Alfred Williams & Co; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred Williams & Co. is seeking a Design Manager to lead the Austin showroom design team. You will direct projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client needs.

A strong leader will mentor designers and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact spaces. The role emphasizes process optimization, staying ahead of industry trends, and managing timelines and budgets to achieve creative outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years design-management experience in commercial furniture or interiors.
• Proven track record leading design projects from concept to completion.
• Experience mentoring design teams to achieve goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to foster collaboration and productivity.
• Oversee design projects aligning with brand guidelines and goals.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to translate requirements into design solutions.
• Improve design processes to boost efficiency and creativity.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technology to lead innovation.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for on-time, cost-effective delivery.
• Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback for quality outputs.
• Represent design in meetings and communicate concepts to stakeholders.
• Foster continuous learning and development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Design supervision

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

CET

CAP 2020

Job description

Alfred Williams & Co. is seeking a Design Manager to lead the Austin showroom design team. You will direct projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and client needs.

A strong leader will mentor designers and collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver high-impact spaces. The role emphasizes process optimization, staying ahead of industry trends, and managing timelines and budgets to achieve creative outcomes.