Creative Design Director | Interior Design

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected, design‑led interior architecture practice is seeking a Design Director to help shape the next chapter of its workplace platform.

This firm believes the workplace is a strategic business tool - a catalyst for culture, performance, and growth. With a strong reputation across corporate interiors, the studio partners with forward‑thinking organizations to translate business strategy into built environments that are human‑centric, commercially intelligent, and design‑driven.

This is a pivotal leadership hire with real influence across studio culture and design evolution.

• Co‑lead the evolution of the firm's design voice, philosophy, and standards
• Act as creative authority across all projects, elevating overall design quality
• Provide direction on concept development, design strategy, materiality, FFE, detailing, and constructability
• Ensure final design outcomes consistently meet and exceed brand expectations
• Drive consistency in tools, standards, and design processes across multiple offices
• Mentor and develop designers at all levels, reinforcing a culture of excellence
• Contribute directly to select high‑profile projects where design leadership is critical
• Support proposals, pursuits, and client interviews as a design subject matter expert
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to showcase thought leadership and award‑winning work
• Travel as required to strengthen cross‑office alignment and studio integration

• 13+ years' experience in Interior Design
• Strong focus within commercial or workplace interiors
• Registered Interior Designer
• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept strength, innovation, and technical depth
• Proven ability to bridge workplace strategy to compelling built outcomes
• Deep understanding of detailing, constructability, ADA and building codes
• Experience designing within budget and schedule constraints
• Confident leading client presentations and senior‑level design conversations
• Natural mentor with the credibility to influence at leadership level
• LEED CI and WELL accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Suite

This is not a project‑by‑project role.

It is a firm‑level design leadership position with influence across culture, standards, and market presence.

For a senior workplace designer ready to step into a visible, strategic leadership seat in Houston, this represents a rare opportunity.