Director, Interior Architecture – Design

Jobtailor; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a senior interior design leader in Irvine, CA to drive the local practice, overseeing design, growth, profitability, staff management, and client relationships.

You will oversee finances, business development, operations, and team management; ensure all proposals and contracts are in place; review budgets and forecasts with regional operations; maintain a healthy culture while expanding market share and won work.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in interior design or related field.
• Experience leading a team or studio.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market.
• Proven proposals experience and contract awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, growth, revenue, profitability, staff management, and client relationships for the local market.
• Oversee finances, business development, operations, and team member management.
• Ensure all client and consultant proposals and contracts are in place.
• Review and sign off on project budget reports before contract execution.
• Maintain organizational charts and review forecasts, financials, and staffing needs with the Region's operations manager.
• Maintain positive team culture, morale, and wellbeing.

Skills

Team Leadership

Client Relationship Development

Proposals Experience

Business Development

Financial Oversight

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

Ware Malcomb CRM System

Job description

Lead design, growth, revenue, profitability, staff management, and client relationships for the local market
Oversee finances, business development, operations, and team member management
Ensure all client and consultant proposals and contracts are in place
Review and sign off on project budget reports before contract execution
Maintain organizational charts and review office forecasts, financials, and staffing needs with the Region's operations manager
Ensure positive team culture, morale, and general wellbeing
Review monthly project revenue projections and provide weekly updates
Prepare monthly business reports and participate in monthly meetings
Develop client relationships and increase market share and won work
Attend business development and networking functions
Track business development activity using the Ware Malcomb CRM system
Review group workload and attend scheduling meetings
Proactively manage project liability issues
Maintain regular team meetings and communication
Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to recruit new team members

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience within the field of interior design
• Prior experience leading a team or studio
• Proposals experience
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market
• Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Architecture
• Ability to lead and foster a team environment
• Registered Interior Designer, Licensed Architect, or NCIDQ Certification strongly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading teams within the interior design field, focusing on client relationship management, business development, and financial oversight. Proficient in developing proposals and maintaining a positive team culture while driving revenue growth and market share.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 10+ Years Experience In Interior Design
• Team Leadership
• Client Relationship Development
• Proposals Experience
• Bachelor's Degree In Interior Design Or Architecture

ATS Optimization Keywords

Soft Skills

• Team Environment Leadership
• Positive Team Culture Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• Registered Interior Designer
• Licensed Architect
• NCIDQ Certification

Industry Keywords

• Business Development
• Project Budget Management
• Client Proposals
• Market Share Growth
• Staff Management

Tools & Technologies

• Ware Malcomb CRM System