Interior Design Team Lead - Lead, Design & Develop Spaces

CultureSpace Group; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Juniper Office is changing the way companies think about office furniture. We create modern, functional workplaces that look great, work hard, and fit our clients' needs and budgets.

We’re seeking a Design Team Lead to lead and mentor the design team while remaining hands-on with projects. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of design experience, strong space planning skills, and proficiency in SketchUp, CET, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant design experience.
• Experience in commercial office furniture or workplace design preferred.
• Space planning experience required.
• Degree in Interior Design, Commercial Design, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Juniper design team while creating accountability around performance and KPIs.
• Hold regular 1:1s and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development.
• Train and onboard new designers and help strengthen their product, design, and technical knowledge.
• Review designs, specifications, and renderings for accuracy and coach designers through errors or opportunities for improvement.
• Identify individual and team training needs and help develop internal talent.
• Manage the design project list, priorities, and workload across the team.
• Lead Design Team meetings and keep the team informed of product, pricing, and process updates.
• Partner with HR and leadership on recruiting, interviewing, performance management, and retention.
• Collaborate with Project Consultants and clients to understand project requirements, budgets, employee counts, space constraints, and workplace needs.
• Create floor plans, space plans, specifications, and 3D renderings using SketchUp, CET, and AutoCAD.
• Select office furniture, fabrics, finishes, and solutions that align with each client's vision and budget.
• Design, quote, render, and revise projects as needed.
• Support designers with complex projects, product selections, specifications, and problem-solving.
• Partner with Operations and Purchasing to ensure projects are accurate and ready for successful execution.
• Balance great design with pricing, profitability, accuracy, and the client's overall experience.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or related field

Tools

SketchUp

AutoCAD

CET

Job description

Juniper Office is changing the way companies think about office furniture. We create modern, functional workplaces that look great, work hard, and fit our clients' needs and budgets.

We’re seeking a Design Team Lead to lead and mentor the design team while remaining hands-on with projects. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of design experience, strong space planning skills, and proficiency in SketchUp, CET, and AutoCAD.