Design Studio Director: Lead Strategy and Client Impact

Formcraft; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Formcraft is seeking a Director of Design to shape the studio’s vision and elevate workplace design across major projects. You will lead design direction, mentor teams, and engage clients at a strategic level to translate goals into compelling design outcomes.

The role requires proven leadership on large projects, strong storytelling, and collaboration with principals, preconstruction, and construction teams to ensure the design intent is carried through delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related discipline.
• 10–15+ years of related professional experience, with demonstrated leadership in commercial interior design.
• Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.
• NCIDQ Certification or architectural licensure preferred.
• LEED Accreditation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape the creative direction of the Design Studio, championing a culture of design exploration, collaboration, and constructive critique.
• Lead design reviews at key project milestones, providing clear direction and quality oversight of concepts, presentations, documentation, and the built work.
• Serve as the design lead on select large and complex projects, establishing the design vision with clients, guiding teams from concept through construction.
• Build strong client relationships, lead design conversations at all levels, including executive leadership teams, and translate client goals and feedback into compelling design solutions.
• Collaborate with Principals and leaders across design, preconstruction, and construction to align design ambition with project goals, budget, schedule, and delivery.
• Represent Formcraft’s design practice through industry events, professional relationships, and other opportunities to build visibility for the studio.

Skills

Design leadership

Client relationships

Presentation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Multi-project management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design/Architecture

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Bluebeam Revu

SketchUp

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Formcraft is seeking a Director of Design to shape the studio’s vision and elevate workplace design across major projects. You will lead design direction, mentor teams, and engage clients at a strategic level to translate goals into compelling design outcomes.

The role requires proven leadership on large projects, strong storytelling, and collaboration with principals, preconstruction, and construction teams to ensure the design intent is carried through delivery.