Senior Interior Design Leader

2 days ago


Redwood City, California, United States DES Full time
Job Title: Senior Interior Design Leader

DES is seeking a seasoned leader to fuel growth in our core markets with a special focus on healthcare and education. As a Senior Interior Design Leader, you will play a crucial role in expanding our industry presence and book of business.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Build and execute a business development plan to meet the goals of the business
  • Forge strategic partnerships and alliances to garner new business opportunities ahead of competitors
  • Enhance and cultivate relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants to generate new business opportunities
  • Align shared values and objectives with prospective clients that drive new opportunities
  • Assume the leadership role in managing the project pursuit lifecycle
  • Actively participate in conferences and focused industry events to enhance, establish, and build new relationships while strengthening our presence in the market
  • Showcase DES's expertise and thought leadership through presentations and panel discussions
  • Procure and manage new contracts and project revenue goals annually
  • Works with the Creative Director for creation and execution of Interiors department goals and support of business plan
  • Day to day team management of the Interiors team to include staffing, project pursuits, performance management etc.
  • Lead internal teams with authenticity to guide, mentor, and nurture their professional development
  • Collaborate with the Creative Director to support staff's professional development goals by work assignment and aptitude
  • Ensure significant talent in design, design development and project leadership for large-scale interior design projects
  • Commitment to design excellence, innovation, and personalized client services, including relationship management, problem-solving, decision-making, and collaboration
  • Meet or exceed project timelines and budgets setting a standard of accountability and efficiency that contributes to the success and delivery of the project
  • Oversee and manage aspects of the project including cross collaboration with internal disciplines within DES: architecture, landscape architecture, structural, civil, sustainability and visual communications
Requirements:
  • Must be professional Interior Designer and have passed the NCIDQ exam or be a registered Architect with current license required
  • 15 years + of relevant work experience in the SF Bay Area A/E/C Industry
  • Experience in the SF Bay Area Healthcare and/or Education market sector is a must
  • Knowledge of CA building codes & ADA preferred
  • LEED Accreditation preferred
  • Revit proficiency preferred
  • Proficiency in the basic technical skills of the following computer skills:

MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and Project

Knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Sketchup, and InDesign graphic software required

  • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects and develop business relationships
  • Mentor with authenticity for the professional growth of the team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, business acumen, and presentation skills
  • Proven track record of building and sustaining strong client relationships
  • Excellent organizational and project management skills
  • Hybrid work environment, work onsite a few days per week in either the Redwood City or San Francisco office

The typical pay range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 in total compensation. Compensation depends on the individual's skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Our Purpose

Born and bred in the Bay Area, DES shares the trailblazing spirit of Silicon Valley. As an integrated design firm, we collaborate between disciplines, from architecture and interior design to planning and engineering. We are here to cross boundaries. The clients we attract span technology, education, life science, healthcare, and real estate development. We cross-pollinate insights, designing solutions special to each project and informed by the full breadth of our experience. Research centers can inspire startup facilities. Social spaces can shape wellness clinics. Tech campuses can transform the urban places of tomorrow.

It all starts with the partnership, a give-and-take of ideas. Bring us your site, budget, and brief. Bring on the unexpected, the unexplored, the uncertain. Where others see limitations, we see possibilities. We believe a process that's agile and flexible produces a place that is the same. A place that's designed for working and playing, healing and learning, dreaming and doing. A place that inspires people to make it their own.

Life at DES

DES is committed to the well-being of our team members and their families. We support a healthy lifestyle and work-life balance.

Benefits you will be eligible for:

  • Competitive salary & annual bonuses
  • 100% company-paid options for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 100% company-paid short & long-term disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HAS) with employer contribution
  • Commuter & parking benefits
  • Legal consultation & advice
  • Identity theft
  • Supplemental life insurance & critical illness plans
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Standard & choice holidays
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Credit Union
  • Robust 401k plan with a generous company match and profit sharing
  • Training & career development opportunities
  • Annual career development stipend
  • 100% Professional licensing & renewal fees
  • Licenses & certification bonuses
  • Hybrid work schedule working onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
  • Collaborative, friendly, fun, and enriching environment for our team to thrive and grow

We are proud and committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We welcome, recognize, celebrate, and encourage diversity and inclusion in our workplace. Our teams are comprised of people with experiences from diverse backgrounds which helps us gain a fresh perspective while challenging our own thinking about design. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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