Director of Interior Design

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized consulting firm delivering planning, design, and construction services across multiple sectors.

A full-time position is available for a highly motivated Director of Interior Design to lead our Interior Design group. This opportunity is available at the following locations:
Dallas, TX;
Madison, WI;
Tampa, FL;
Bloomington, MN;
Denver, CO;
Austin, TX;
San Diego, CA;
Portland, OR;
Lexington, SC;
Charleston, SC; and Chicago, IL.

• Supervising, managing, and mentoring department staff
• Administrative functions related to employees, including employee performance evaluations and goal setting for professional growth
• Participating in business development opportunities
• Overseeing the management of interior design projects including budgets, invoicing, and deadlines
• Managing and leading local/state/federal government and aviation projects across the United States, including project deliverables such as reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents
• Providing quality (QC) reviews
• Other tasks as assigned by the Architecture Business Unit Leader

A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 30%) will be required.

The successful candidate will have the following background:

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in architecture, interior design, or a related field from an accredited college or university with at least 3 years of relevant interior design experience
• Associate’s degree in architecture, interior design, or a related field from an accredited college or university with at least 5 years of relevant interior design experience
• No degree but at least 7 years of relevant interior design experience

• At least 8 years or more of relevant experience
• NCIDQ Certification is highly preferred
• Leading an Interior Design Practice
• Managing projects (budget, project planning, resource management, etc.)
• Negotiating and administering contracts
• Developing new business opportunities
• Supervising and developing staff
• Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors

• Strong Company Culture
• Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
• Employee-Owned Firm
• Flexible Schedules
• Diverse Skillsets, One Company
• Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid sick leave; parental leave; a 401(k) plan with a generous company match; life and disability insurance; and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000 – actual compensation may vary depending on experience, skill set, and location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.