Lead Interior Designer: Design, Lead, Client Excellence

Perkins & Will Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Perkins & Will seeks a senior interior design leader with 10–15 years of experience to guide complex projects in Dallas. You will oversee design development, coordinate with architects and consultants, and steer client relationships from concept to documentation.

You will champion living design principles, manage bid packages, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interiors, Architecture or related field.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in interiors design.
• Professional interiors licensure or eligibility.
• LEED GA preferred and other accreditation listed.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the design process with proficiency and creativity.
• Initiate and develop design concepts and functional criteria.
• Steer interior design efforts, design direction, and client engagement.
• Use graphic storytelling to advance project delivery.
• Lead presentations to prospective clients and build client relationships.
• Prepare client packages, publications, and award submissions.
• Coordinate with clients, partners, and consultants through the project lifecycle.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance with standards and manuals.
• Facilitate design reviews, charettes, and pin-ups.

Skills

BIM

Building codes

Programming planning

Site analysis

Preliminary design

Contract documents

Field observations

Life safety

Furniture specs

Construction administration

Cost estimates

Accessibility analysis

Living Design data documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Interiors, Architecture or related

Tools

2D/3D production software

Revit

Rhino

Grasshopper

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Enscape

VRay

InDesign

Photoshop

Ladybug Climate Studio

Job description

Perkins & Will seeks a senior interior design leader with 10–15 years of experience to guide complex projects in Dallas. You will oversee design development, coordinate with architects and consultants, and steer client relationships from concept to documentation.

You will champion living design principles, manage bid packages, and ensure compliance with codes and standards while mentoring junior staff.