Director of Interior Design

DBI/David Brown International

$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
  • 10+ years of leadership experience within a highly regarded design firm
  • 10+ years of successful business development experience
  • Strong relationships and market knowledge within the Pacific Northwest
  • Proven ability to generate opportunities and build executive-level client relationships
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and pursuit leadership skills
  • Certified Interior Designer credentials are preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the firm's interior design growth strategy across the Pacific Northwest
  • Develop relationships with owners, developers, investors, builders, and industry partners
  • Identify new opportunities and guide major pursuits from initial contact through project delivery
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on interior design, procurement, and project execution
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements
  • Mentor designers and project leaders in client engagement and business development
  • Help strengthen a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) and flexible spending plans
  • Commuter benefits
  • Participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Full Job Description
A nationally recognized architecture, planning, and interiors firm is seeking a Director of Interior Design to lead growth across the Pacific Northwest. This is a high-impact, client-facing opportunity for a respected design professional who enjoys building business, shaping market strategy, and helping talented teams succeed.

What You'll Do
  • Lead the firm's interior design growth strategy across the Pacific Northwest
  • Develop relationships with owners, developers, investors, builders, and industry partners
  • Identify new opportunities and guide major pursuits from initial contact through project delivery
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on interior design, procurement, and project execution
  • Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and speaking engagements
  • Mentor designers and project leaders in client engagement and business development
  • Help strengthen a collaborative, accountable, and inclusive team culture

What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture
  • 10+ years of leadership experience within a highly regarded design firm
  • 10+ years of successful business development experience
  • Strong relationships and market knowledge within the Pacific Northwest
  • A proven ability to generate opportunities and build executive-level client relationships
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and pursuit leadership skills
  • Certified Interior Designer credentials are preferred

Why This Opportunity?

You'll have the platform to shape a growing regional practice while working with experienced leaders who value humility, teamwork, clarity, and design excellence. The organization offers a hybrid work environment, medical, dental and vision coverage, a 401(k), flexible spending plans, commuter benefits, and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

Ready to combine your design leadership, market credibility, and entrepreneurial drive? We'd welcome a confidential conversation.

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