Director of Interior Environments

ERDMAN; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

ERDMAN in Madison, WI seeks a Director of Interior Environments to lead the interior design department, shaping conceptual design solutions and ensuring high-quality standards across projects.

The role acts as a design expert and client advocate, guiding design reviews, presenting concepts, and mentoring the team, with a strong emphasis on culture, cost, and collaboration.

Expect regular business hours with travel up to 20% nationally to support client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a CIDA-accredited interior design program.
• NCIDQ certification is required.
• LEED and EDAC certifications are preferred.
• Active participation in professional organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Client relationship: collaborate to deliver design solutions aligned with client culture, goals, and budget.
• Project oversight: lead design concepts, reviews, and presentations across the interior design process.
• Performance management: set clear goals, provide feedback, and develop team skills and knowledge.

Skills

Client leadership

Revit

AutoCAD

3D modeling

Graphic design

Education

CIDA degree

NCIDQ

LEED

EDAC

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D Viz

Job description

About the Company

ERDMAN is committed to delivering innovative design solutions that align with our clients' culture, goals, and budget. We foster a collaborative environment that emphasizes the importance of workplace culture and values.

About the Role

The Director of Interior Environments leads the interior design department in the development of unique conceptual design solutions by providing design expertise and support to ensure consistent and high-quality designs and implementation of design standards. This role serves as a design expert and thought leader to clients and the AEC industry.

Responsibilities

• Client Relationship: Collaborates with others to deliver solutions for the client organization’s culture, goals, and budget while promoting an integrated approach to clients and their projects.
• Project Oversight: Plays a lead role in overseeing all phases of the interior design process including the development of design concepts, design reviews, and presentations.
• Performance Management: Works with team members to establish clear goals and expectations, provides ongoing feedback, develops skills and knowledge of team members, and rewards people for their behavior and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a CIDA-accredited interior design program, Master’s degree preferred
• Interior Design Certification (NCIDQ)
• Member of IIDA, ASID or CHID preferred
• LEED certification preferred
• EDAC certification preferred

Required Skills

• 10 years’ client management and leadership experience
• Thorough knowledge of interior design, furnishings, and fixtures with emphasis on design, building materials, and construction methods
• Integration of engineering disciplines and building cost & codes
• Proficient in Revit, AutoCAD, graphic design, and 3D modeling and visualization software

Pay range and compensation package

Work is performed in a professional, creative, open office environment with business casual attire. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours and will average 2,300 hours per year. Great flexibility in schedule is both required of you and returned to you due to our many project deadlines. 20% national travel required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

ERDMAN is committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices and workplace culture.