Interior Design Director

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

FXCollaborative and Lemay_id seek a seasoned interior design leader to act as a shared design head across both studios. You will align design vision, quality, and delivery across sectors, translating insights into differentiated experiences for residential, workplace, and hospitality projects.

You will champion a hospitality-driven approach to workplace and residential design, elevating user experience, storytelling, and brand immersion while leading multidisciplinary teams and pursuing new

Qualifications

• 15+ years of interior design/architecture experience.
• Proven track record leading complex projects from concept to completion.
• Strong design, technical, and presentation capabilities.
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams.
• Proficiency in project planning, scoping, and proposal development.
• Deep knowledge of programming, space planning, materials, and construction methodologies.
• Experience coordinating with consultants, vendors, and contractors.
• Architectural licensing or NCIDQ accreditation required.
• LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable design preferred.
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience in residential, workplace and hospitality sectors strongly preferred (or demonstrated ability to bridge).
• Strong network within real estate, corporate occupiers, hospitality operators, or developers.
• Demonstrated success leading mixed-use or experience-driven projects.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to build a practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects spanning workplace, hospitality, residential and hybrid typologies.
• Integrate hospitality principles into interior design strategies.
• Bridge design thinking across FXCollaborative and Lemay_id to elevate user experience.
• Develop market strategies and lead high-impact pitches and thought leadership.
• Mentor designers, build cross-disciplinary teams, and foster collaboration across geographies.
• Cultivate and secure new client opportunities and long-term relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project leadership

Presentation skills

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial mindset

Cross-sector collaboration

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Interior Design or Architecture

NCIDQ or Architectural License

LEED Accreditation preferred

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Visualization tools

Job description

Act as a shared design leader across FXCollaborative and Lemay_id, aligning design vision, quality, and delivery across all sectors
Bridge residential, workplace and hospitality design thinking, translating insights from each sector into differentiated, best-in-class experiences
Collaborate with leadership from both firms to define joint growth strategy, market positioning, and client targeting
Champion a hospitality-driven approach to workplace and residential design and vice versa, elevating user experience, brand expression, and spatial storytelling
Lead projects that span workplace, hospitality, residential and hybrid typologies
Integrate hospitality principles—guest experience, storytelling, brand immersion—into interior design strategies
Ensure concept rigor extends to highly experiential environments
Originate, secure, and lead new client opportunities across
Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities for continuous collaborations and growth
Partner with senior leadership to develop market strategies
Lead high-impact pitches, interviews, and thought leadership initiatives that position the practice competitively
Build and lead integrated project teams fostering collaboration across geographies and disciplines
Mentor designers in interior methodologies, encouraging cross-training and sector fluency while fostering a culture of collaboration, design excellence, accountability, and creativity

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in interior design/interior architecture
• Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion
• Strong design, technical, and presentation capabilities
• Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams
• Proficiency in project planning, scoping, and proposal development
• Deep knowledge of programming, space planning, materials, and construction methodologies
• Experience coordinating with consultants, vendors, and contractors
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools
• Architectural licensing or NCIDQ accreditation required
• LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable design preferred
• Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
• Experience in residential, workplace and hospitality sectors strongly preferred (or demonstrated ability to bridge)
• Strong network within real estate, corporate occupiers, hospitality operators, or developers
• Demonstrated success leading mixed-use or experience-driven projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a practice, not just operate within one

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive expertise in interior design and architecture, with a strong focus on integrating hospitality principles into diverse design projects. Proven ability to lead complex projects, manage client relationships, and foster collaboration across teams and sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 15+ Years Of Experience In Interior Design
• Proficiency In Revit
• Proficiency In AutoCAD
• Architectural Licensing Or NCIDQ Accreditation
• Strong Design And Presentation Capabilities

Hard Skills

• Interior Design
• Interior Architecture
• Project Planning
• Space Planning
• Materials Knowledge
• Construction Methodologies
• Client Relationship Management
• Proposal Development
• Complex Project Leadership
• Mixed-Use Project Experience

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Mentoring
• Creativity
• Accountability
• Entrepreneurial Mindset

Certifications & Qualifications

• LEED Accreditation
• NCIDQ Accreditation

Industry Keywords

• Hospitality Design
• Residential Design
• Workplace Design
• Spatial Storytelling
• Market Strategy
• Client Targeting
• Design Excellence
• Cross-Training
• Brand Immersion
• User Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Visualization Tools