Interior Design Director
LG Group
chicago, Illinois | 4 days ago
The Design Director will manage project execution, and actively engage in business development and industry networking. In partnership and co-leadership with the Creative Director, inspire and challenge the Offshoot Creative team.Provide creative, professional guidance and support and foster a collaborative work environment.Coach, mentor, and develop the interior designer team for the firm, collaborating across varying levels and departments.Delegate and empower team members to lead individual “projects” within the larger projects fostering trust and individual growth opportunities.Train and supervise interior designers in the department, conduct performance evaluations, and provide feedback to HR and Principals.Provide continuous performance feedback and coaching for all direct reports promoting an environment of accountability and support throughout the Offshoot team. Interpret the client’s design brief and provide oversight throughout all phases of design, coordinating and communicating across stakeholders to ensure client expectations are consistently met.Create and oversee project timelines and budgets while also managing the design team's workload, proactively assisting when needed.Manage multiple projects maintaining effective communication and quality control through project schedules and budgets to produce high-quality deliverables on time and within budget.Foster a solution-oriented, problem-solving culture within the design team by spearheading project execution with critical thinking and a “can do” attitude Business Development & Industry Engagement Serve as the firm’s subject matter expert on interior design.Contribute to firm-wide efforts in cross-disciplinary leads and proposals.Communicate directly with other departments on strategies for collaboration, project schedules and deliverables, firm-wide standards, and best practices.Function as a decision-maker on interior design scope, value engineering processes, design department and LG company standards, contract agreements, and budgets.Coordinate with the firm's project management teams and Principals to promote an interdisciplinary design approach that aligns with the firm’s strategy and objectives.Draw on experience working in multiple sectors – including multi-family housing, restaurants, country clubs, offices, and luxury single-family residential – while constantly seeking to further that scope and portfolio of experience for Offshoot Creative.Proactively identify areas of improvement and evaluate competition to ensure expertise and deliverables of design company match or exceed industry standards. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture or a related field.10+ years of experience in interior design, branding, or creative leadership roles, with a proven track record of success.Strong portfolio showcasing impactful interior design projects with varying scope and value showcasing expertise in hospitality, retail, or residential design.Proficiency in design tools such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, RevIt Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office.Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.In-depth understanding of branding principles, storytelling, and audience engagement.Passionate about emerging trends and innovations in design and branding.In-depth knowledge of FF&E sourcing, specification, and procurement.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.Passionate about design innovation and industry trends.Behavioral Skills and Attitude
Full-Time