Director of Interior Design & Studio Leadership

Ware Malcomb; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a senior leader to oversee the interior design group, including finances, operations, and business development in the Irvine area.

The role requires 10+ years in interior design, team leadership, and strong client relationships. Responsibilities include ensuring contracts, budgets, staffing plans, and a positive team culture while driving revenue and market share growth.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of interior design experience in a leadership role.
• Experience guiding a studio or group and managing proposals.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships in the local market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finances, business development, operations, and team management.
• Ensure proposals and contracts (client and consultant) are in place.
• Review project budgets before contract execution.
• Forecast staffing needs with the Region's operations manager.
• Lead operations of the group and support positive culture.
• Attend networking functions and grow market share.

Skills

Interior design

Team leadership

Client relationships

Proposals

Budget management

CRM system

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Ware Malcomb is seeking a senior leader to oversee the interior design group, including finances, operations, and business development in the Irvine area.

The role requires 10+ years in interior design, team leadership, and strong client relationships. Responsibilities include ensuring contracts, budgets, staffing plans, and a positive team culture while driving revenue and market share growth.