Interior Design Team Leader (Luxury Residential)

Jobot; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Team Leader in San Jose to own the design team's performance, setting strategic direction and guiding both creative and financial outcomes. You will be the primary accountability for project results and client satisfaction across the group.

The role requires 10+ years of design experience, a professional degree/licensure, and active membership in design associations. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional design experience required.
• Active professional membership in design associations (AIA/IDS/ASLA or equivalent) preferred.
• Strong communication skills across all levels, from designers to leadership and clients.
• Demonstrated track record managing both creative and financial performance of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning for team success and project outcomes.
• Provide technical and creative direction to designers and project managers.
• Assign work across the team, balancing schedule, training, and experience.
• Develop and implement corrective action for underperforming projects or team members.
• Support hiring: review resumes, conduct interviews, and onboard new team members.
• Build and implement training processes to set new hires up for success.
• Provide regular performance reporting to leadership on schedule and financials.
• Partner with firm leadership on business development strategy and onboarding of new clients.
• Ensure team communications and documentation meet firm standards.

Education

Design degree/licensure

Job description

Job details

High Growth Opportunity + Highly Regarded Firm + Pay for Performance

Jobot Job is hosted by: Chelsea Piekarski

Salary: $125,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a boutique, full-service design firm offering architecture, interiors, and landscape under one roof. Since 1999, we have guided clients through the personal journey of bringing a home to life, from concept through construction. Our team collaborates from day one, creating environments that feel cohesive, intentional, and uniquely tailored to each client. We work across the full range of residential styles, with a focus on high-end remodels and custom new builds.

Why join us

• Real leadership scope: you own a team's success, not just a single project
• A voice in shaping the firm: direct input into business development, training, and process improvements
• A firm that builds the whole home: architecture, interiors, and landscape work as one
• 25+ years of market presence and a loyal, high-end client base
• Culture that promotes from within and rewards initiative

Job Details

We're looking for a Team Leader to take ownership of a design team's performance, both creative and financial. You'll set strategic direction for your team, provide technical and creative guidance, and serve as the main point of accountability for project outcomes and client satisfaction across your group.

What You'll Do

• Oversee strategic planning for team success without supervision
• Provide technical and creative direction to designers and project managers
• Assign work across the team, weighing schedule, training, and experience
• Develop and implement corrective action for underperforming projects or team members
• Support hiring: review resumes, conduct initial interviews, and onboard new team members
• Build and implement training processes to set new hires up for success
• Provide regular performance reporting to leadership on schedule and financials
• Partner with firm leadership on business development strategy and help onboard new clients
• Ensure team communications and documentation meet firm standards

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of professional design experience
• Professional degree and licensure/certification in a design discipline required
• Active professional membership and participation (e.g., AIA, IDS, ASLA, or equivalent)
• Demonstrated track record managing both the creative and financial performance of a team
• Strong communication skills across all levels, from designers to firm leadership to clients

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.