Interior Design Director

6 days ago

Boston, United States Arrowstreet Full time

Arrowstreet is seeking an Interior Design Director to lead our Interiors Practice. As an award-winning architecture, interior and experience design firm, we approach our projects through an interdisciplinary lens with a focus on sustainability and data-driven design. Through our strong collaboration with clients, communities, and each other we design experiences and spaces that bring people together.

Position Summary

Our Interior Design Director will lead the growth of our Interior’s portfolio and collaborate and mentor our talented Interior Designers. A successful Director will be able to clearly articulate design concepts and future trends while also empowering the team to create bespoke design for every project. Working closely with Partners and Principals you will assist in the creation of proposals, be a key partner in interviews and develop relationships with new and existing clients. Through networking opportunities and conferences, you will represent Arrowstreet to expand our practice while also generating contacts and leads. This position provides visibility and exposure to clients and has potential growth opportunities leading to a Principal titled role within the firm based on the achievement of our collective goals.

Why Arrowstreet?

Work with some of the industry’s finest We are a passionate and diverse group of Architects and designers, who care about the quality of our work, and are design forward. We understand the impact we can have on communities and the world around us. We seek opportunities to challenge each other through design discussions, technology, charettes, and pinup sessions. We take time to get to know one another through social and volunteer activities, day-to-day interactions (In person and virtual), impromptu conversations at desks, or simply grabbing a cup of coffee. Based in Boston, our projects span a wide range of sectors, including mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, retail, workplace, life science, academic and experience design. We encourage you to visit our website at www.arrowstreet.com to view our projects.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the programming and design visioning phases of projects while being able to listen to and translate our client’s goals into compelling designs.
  • Build, nurture, and maintain relationships with new and existing clients, consultants, and vendors through clear communication.
  • Actively pursue new business opportunities through networking events, professional organizations, tradeshows, and your own network.
  • Assist in preparing proposals, calling on new and prospective clients, and participating in new project presentations.
  • Provide oversight and direction to Interior Design team through leadership, collaboration, mentorship, and guidance.
  • Empower Interior Designers to lead assigned projects and design.
  • Coordinate and maintain staffing workloads of Interior Designers with architectural project teams and firm wide sectors.
  • Maintain project budgets and schedules while meeting client needs, business objectives and design intent.
  • Offer open communication and feedback within the team and encourage collaboration to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Write and assist in facilitation of performance reviews and address any performance concerns.
  • Actively participate in bi-weekly staffing committee meeting, make staff recommendations, and advocate for staff members as appropriate.
  • Assist in the recruitment and training of new staff members.
  • Engage in company-wide events, presentations, activities, to support Arrowstreet’s culture and firm objectives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in interior design, master’s degree preferred.
  • Must be NCIDQ Certified.
  • 15+ years related experience in interior architectural design working in sectors with a commercial focus: multifamily, hotels, restaurants, retail, and workplace (at least 5-10 years managing a studio or project teams). Ability to work in academic interiors as well.
  • Active in the Interior design community and knowledgeable with the local and regional market.
  • Ability to develop conceptual design, manage multiple projects through all phases and with varying degrees of project types, scales, and budgets.
  • Ability to generate designs that are driven by sustainability (both in materials chosen and how space is formed), future social trends, and data analytics.
  • Proven business development and client interaction experience.
  • Strong team leadership, mentoring, motivational/organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, highly organized and ability to project in a confident professional manner.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and other project management software, Adobe Suite, and other design tools such as Autocad, Revit, Enscape, etc.
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