West Coast Interiors Lead

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things.

We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm.

We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge.

We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work.

We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm.

We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential.

We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work.

Lead the San Francisco and Los Angeles Interiors studios to set a new vision for the design and delivery of Interior Design for the West Coast including the unique culture and markets in this region such as design for AI, Tech and Entertainment clients. Work in collaboration with leaders across the firm to inspire each other, share ideas and opportunities and contribute to SOM’s global expertise and portfolio.

Goals for the position include strengthening and growing the West Coast and firmwide interiors practice through: fostering an environment that supports design excellence, exceptional management of projects and the studio, business development, process improvements, talent development and effective collaboration to leverage the firmwide portfolio and elevate the interiors practice.

Lead the Interiors practice through close collaboration with West Coast studio leadership to achieve design, technical and financial success. Provide thought leadership and development of strategies to build and inspire teams, and to enhance studio culture. Lead by example, participate in staff mentoring and training, clearly define team member expectations and responsibilities, empower others, and delegate where appropriate, based on team members' recognized abilities and potential.

Demonstrate team and project experience inclusive of managing client relationships, and project teams for small, medium and large-scale corporate, hospitality and/or residential interiors projects. Engage in internal and external professional development opportunities.

Cultivate business development by leading marketing efforts, formulating strategic business plans, and managing the project pipeline. Contribute to strategic business plans. Manage existing project pipeline and new business and marketing efforts. Review RFPs, qualify bids, assign due dates and tasks to key collaborators, and provide responses. Cultivate strong client relationships and provide excellent client service.

Be accountable for monitoring the financial performance of the studio. Plan, organize, direct, mentor, and coordinate work efforts for the technical, design and or management aspects of a project team, through all phases of a project, with…