Interior Design Manager Jobs

Interior Design Managers lead the teams and projects that shape functional, welcoming, and visually compelling spaces. They guide design concepts from early planning through installation, balancing client goals, budgets, schedules, building requirements, and team capabilities. Explore vetted Interior Design Manager opportunities on Ladders, including professional roles with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Interior Design Managers Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and project type, but often include setting design direction, managing designers and external partners, presenting concepts to clients, coordinating with architects and contractors, and overseeing materials, specifications, budgets, and timelines. Managers may also contribute to business development, staffing, quality standards, and the growth of a design practice.

Where These Roles Are Found

Interior Design Managers work across commercial offices, hospitality, retail, healthcare, residential development, and other built-environment sectors. Opportunities may be available at design studios, architecture firms, real estate companies, hotel groups, retailers, and corporate workplace teams. The scope of a role depends on the organization, its clients, and the scale of its projects.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek a background in interior design or a related field, a strong portfolio, and experience delivering projects. Helpful strengths include leadership, client communication, creative problem-solving, space planning, budgeting, and knowledge of materials and construction processes. Familiarity with design software and applicable codes or accessibility standards may also be valuable. Requirements differ by position and location.

Explore Interior Design Manager Careers on Ladders

Find Interior Design Manager openings that match your experience, industry interests, and career goals. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates explore leadership opportunities and take the next step in their careers.

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Manage environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule adherence. Oversee assessments, sampling, and regulatory compliance while mentoring junior staff and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Optimize environmental project management by leading assessments, ensuring compliance, and mentoring staff. Drive quality and budget performance while supporting business development and maintaining k...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Unlock new opportunities as you lead environmental projects, ensuring quality and compliance from inception through completion. Mentor team members and cultivate client relationships in a dynamic work...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K *

Lead environmental projects from inception to completion while ensuring compliance and mentoring junior staff. Drive client relations and contribute to business development, leveraging extensive regul...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion environmental projects from scoping to completion, ensuring quality and budget adherence, while leading sampling efforts and mentoring junior staff in a collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $145K *

Partner with us to lead production operations, driving Lean Manufacturing excellence while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Manage teams and projects to exceed performance metrics and foster...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $130K *

Manage and optimize facilities operations across 25+ locations, ensuring efficient service delivery, vendor management, and compliance. Collaborate with teams to enhance workplace safety and support s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$81K - $105K *

Join a dynamic design team to assist in all phases of federal interior design projects, ensuring compliance with codes and standards while fostering collaboration across disciplines and enhancing your...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $90K *

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Pioneer innovative facilities operations and space management, leading a dynamic team to create safe, efficient, and employee-focused workplaces. Drive strategic initiatives, oversee project managemen...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Champion innovative product strategies that enhance marketplace efficiency and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform complex challenges into scalable technology solutio...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering quality residential projects. Lead multiple construction initiatives from start to finish, ensuring excellence in craftsmanship and homeowner satisfaction wh...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Partner with us to lead and deliver commercial construction projects, ensuring compliance, quality, and safety from preconstruction to closeout while collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$120K - $165K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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Tackle diverse HVAC projects by leading full-cycle management, ensuring client satisfaction, and coordinating resources across multiple sites. Leverage your project management expertise to drive succe...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering diverse commercial construction projects, managing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure successful execution, financial perf...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in VDC delivery across a regional portfolio of commercial construction projects, setting execution standards, managing a team, and ensuring field-relevant results while fostering clien...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in VDC delivery across a regional portfolio of commercial construction projects. Set execution standards, manage a team of VDC professionals, and ensure field-relevant results while fo...

Henderson, NVRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring timely and budget-friendly project delivery while enhancing team capabilities and stakeholder engagement...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of high-tech projects by managing complex programs, fostering client relationships, and ensuring safety and quality on-site. Drive continuous improvement and support project execution...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $140K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $120K *

Lead innovative retail design projects from concept to completion, mentoring teams and collaborating with clients. Drive creative solutions while ensuring design integrity across multiple fast-paced p...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Develop and oversee construction operations for capital projects, providing expert guidance during design phases, managing budgets, schedules, contractor relations, and ensuring safety and quality com...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Interior Design Manager do?question toggle

    An Interior Design Manager leads design teams and projects, guiding concepts through planning and delivery. The role may include client presentations, team oversight, budget and schedule management, coordination with architects and contractors, and review of design quality.

  • What qualifications are usually needed for Interior Design Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for relevant interior design education or experience, a strong portfolio, project delivery skills, and the ability to lead teams and communicate with clients. Software knowledge and familiarity with construction processes or applicable standards may also be useful; requirements vary by employer.

  • Where can Interior Design Managers work?question toggle

    They may work for design and architecture firms, real estate companies, hospitality groups, retailers, residential developers, or corporate workplace teams. Projects can span commercial, hospitality, healthcare, retail, and residential settings.

  • How can I find Interior Design Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Use Ladders to explore vetted professional job listings with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review each posting for compensation details, responsibilities, location, and qualifications.

  • What skills are important for an Interior Design Manager?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include design leadership, space planning, client communication, project and budget management, creative problem-solving, team development, and coordination with project partners.