Shape the Future of Interior Design in the Pacific Northwest
We’re partnering with an award-winning architecture, planning, and interiors firm to find a dynamic, connected, and entrepreneurial Interior Design leader to help drive the next chapter of its Pacific Northwest practice.
This is more than a traditional design leadership role. As Director – Interior Design, you’ll be a market ambassador—building relationships, opening doors, shaping strategy, and helping clients turn ambitious ideas into exceptional places.
If you’re an accomplished design professional who loves the creative side of the business and the thrill of building relationships, winning work, and growing a market, this could be an exciting next step.
The Opportunity
Our client is an established, highly regarded design firm with a long history of creating communities and places designed to promote human fulfillment and well-being. The firm offers a collaborative, people-focused environment where talented professionals have the opportunity to lead, grow, and make an impact.
You’ll take a highly visible leadership role in expanding the firm’s Interior Design presence throughout the Pacific Northwest.
Part strategist. Part relationship builder. Part design leader.
You’ll work alongside firm leadership, practice leaders, and marketing to identify opportunities, deepen client relationships, lead pursuits, and build a strong and sustainable pipeline of work.
Most importantly, you’ll have the opportunity to shape a market—not simply manage one.
What You’ll Do
Build the Market
- Develop and execute the firm’s Interior Design growth strategy for the Pacific Northwest.
- Tap into your established industry network to create new client relationships and project opportunities.
- Build relationships with developers, owners, investors, municipalities, brokers, consultants, contractors, and industry influencers.
- Identify emerging markets, target clients, revenue opportunities, and strategic initiatives.
- Represent the firm at industry organizations, conferences, speaking engagements, and community events.
Lead Clients & Win Work
- Build trusted, executive-level relationships with owners, developers, investors, and strategic partners.
- Lead major pursuits and help guide Go/No-Go decisions.
- Understand clients’ business goals and connect them with the right expertise and solutions.
- Partner with marketing and technical teams to develop compelling pursuit strategies.
- Deliver an exceptional client experience—from the first conversation through project completion.
Bring Design Credibility
- Use your Interior Design and architectural expertise to engage clients in meaningful conversations about design, procurement, and project delivery.
- Bring technical insight that inspires client confidence and differentiates the firm in the marketplace.
- Stay ahead of Interior Design trends and evolving market opportunities.
Develop People
- Mentor Interior Designers and project leaders in business development and client engagement.
- Coach and develop team members to help them perform at their highest potential.
- Foster an environment that is collaborative, innovative, inclusive, and accountable.
- Create clarity around expectations while encouraging open communication and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
We’re looking for an established leader who combines design expertise, business development success, market relationships, and genuine leadership ability.
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
- 10+ years of progressively increasing management and leadership experience within highly regarded design firms.
- 10+ years of successful business development experience.
