Interior Design Director

About The Role:

A prestigious, internationally recognized design studio is seeking an accomplished Interior Design Director to lead their Los Angeles office. This is a rare opportunity to shape the creative vision and strategic direction of a studio known for its luxurious, thoughtful, and highly crafted interiors across high-end residential, hospitality, and lifestyle projects.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned design leader with a proven ability to deliver exceptional projects while mentoring and inspiring a high-performing team. In this role, you will oversee multiple high end residential and hospitality projects from concept through completion, collaborate closely with senior leadership, and uphold the studio’s standard of exceptional, forward-thinking design.

This is a rare opportunity to lead and influence a high-performing, creatively focused studio, with a competitive compensation and benefits package and a culture that values collaboration and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead projects through the full design scope, from initial concept to final delivery, with a focus on high-end residential and hospitality interiors
• Drive the development of innovative concepts and design solutions that reflect the studio’s creative vision
• Translate client goals and feedback into cohesive, elevated design outcomes
• Stay ahead of design trends, material innovations, and emerging technologies to inform creative strategies
• Oversee project execution across all phases, ensuring design integrity, timely delivery, and budget compliance
• Strategically manage team resources, balancing workloads and optimizing project efficiency
• Ensure the highest standards of quality, craftsmanship, and consistency across all project deliverables
• Contribute to proposals, presentations, and client pitches, communicating design intent with clarity and confidence
• Mentor and inspire team members, fostering professional growth and a culture of collaboration
• Lead regular studio and project meetings to maintain alignment on priorities, goals, and project milestones

Key Skills / Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related discipline from an accredited program
• 12+ years of professional experience delivering luxury residential and hospitality interiors
• Deep expertise in FF&E design, material specification, and construction documentation
• Exceptional client-facing skills, including presentations, design storytelling, and relationship management
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and design/project management software
• Proven leadership, mentoring, and team-building experience with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Willingness and flexibility to travel as needed for client engagement and project oversight

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