API Partners, LLC

Our client is a nationally recognized architecture and interiors studio celebrated for its refined design sensibility and deeply personalized approach to residential environments. For over two decades, the firm has built an enduring reputation for creating tailored, timeless spaces that merge craft, innovation, and livability. This role provides both creative and operational leadership, driving design excellence, ensuring seamless project delivery, and fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture. Design Leadership & Project Oversight • Provide creative direction for all single-family residential interiors, guiding projects from concept through installation • Maintain design integrity across all phases, ensuring each project reflects the studio's aesthetic and quality standards • Partner with architectural and technical teams to develop cohesive, integrated design solutions • Review and refine FF&E documentation • Participate in material reviews, design charrettes, and construction coordination as needed • Oversee multiple concurrent projects, balancing creative rigor with operational efficiency and profitability • Attend site visits and client meetings as required • Professional degree in Interior Design or related field • 8+ years of experience in high-end single-family residential interiors, with experience autonomously leading projects and teams • Proven ability to lead complex, custom residential projects from design through installation • Exceptional design sensibility and aesthetic judgment, with deep knowledge of materials, detailing, and fabrication • Strong communication and presentation skills; confident leading clients and internal teams • Demonstrated experience managing budgets, timelines, and staffing for multiple projects concurrently • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Adobe Creative Cloud; Revit experience a plus • Willingness to travel as required for client meetings and site visits

They are seeking a Director of Interior Design to provide strategic leadership and creative direction for their high-end residential interiors team. This role combines hands-on design leadership with operational oversight, offering the opportunity to shape both the creative output and the continued development of the studio’s interiors practice. The position reports to the Principal leading the interiors team and serves as a key counterpart in driving design excellence, team performance, and client satisfaction. The interiors group is dedicated to luxury single-family residential projects, with clients concentrated in premier markets across the country. Support firm growth through client development, operational initiatives, and team mentorship.

Known for its collaborative approach and creative rigor, the firm has experienced sustained growth and success for over 25 years. They are seeking a Director of Interior Design to provide strategic leadership and creative direction for their high-end residential interiors team. This role combines hands-on design leadership with operational oversight, offering the opportunity to shape both the creative output and the continued development of the studio’s interiors practice. The position reports to the Principal leading the interiors team and serves as a key counterpart in driving design excellence, team performance, and client satisfaction. • Professional degree in Interior Design or a related field • 8+ years of experience in high-end residential design, including leadership of internal teams • Strong conceptual, aesthetic, and problem-solving skills and a deep concentration of residential project experience • Proven track record in developing and managing client relationships • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts effectively to both clients and team members • In-depth knowledge of furniture, finishes, and current design trends • Proficiency in AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Google SketchUp – Revit a plus • Willingness to travel to site as needed

Our client, an award-winning international architecture firm, has designed iconic structures and spaces across the US and globally. With an extensive portfolio encompassing educational, civic, and cultural projects, their combined exceptional design and technical expertise is a key differentiator. The Senior Interior Designer will be a creative and detail-oriented professional, skilled in generating and developing innovative design solutions for multiple interior design projects simultaneously. They will work closely with Principals and project teams to guide design efforts from Conceptual Design through Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documentation. • Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture; Master's degree preferred, NCIDQ certification or CID preffered • 10+ years of experience in interior design, with a focus on educational/ civic projects • Substantial experience in interior design, documentation, and detailing for a wide variety of project types, including experience with governmental agencies and building codes • Expert knowledge of FF&E, color and materials, furniture systems and specifications, and sustainable practices • Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead client meetings and satisfy clients on a project level • Expert proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam; working proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape) a plus • Proven ability to manage design staff, coordinate with consultants, and lead the interiors technical viewpoint in collaboration with Project Architects • Demonstrated capacity to originate innovative solutions to complex design problems and guide project teams through all phases of design • Commitment to design innovation and excellence, with a proactive approach to staying abreast of design trends in educational and civic projects

Our client, an award-winning international architecture firm, has designed iconic structures and spaces across the US and globally. With an extensive portfolio encompassing educational, civic, and cultural projects, their combined exceptional design and technical expertise is a key differentiator. The Senior Interior Designer will be a creative and detail-oriented professional, skilled in generating and developing innovative design solutions for multiple interior design projects simultaneously. They will work closely with Principals and project teams to guide design efforts from Conceptual Design through Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documentation. • Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture; Master's degree preferred, NCIDQ certification or CID preferred • 10+ years of experience in interior design, with a focus on educational/ civic projects • Substantial experience in interior design, documentation, and detailing for a wide variety of project types, including experience with governmental agencies and building codes • Expert knowledge of FF&E, color and materials, furniture systems and specifications, and sustainable practices • Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead client meetings and satisfy clients on a project level • Expert proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam; working proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape) a plus • Proven ability to manage design staff, coordinate with consultants, and lead the interiors technical viewpoint in collaboration with Project Architects • Demonstrated capacity to originate innovative solutions to complex design problems and guide project teams through all phases of design • Commitment to design innovation and excellence, with a proactive approach to staying abreast of design trends in educational and civic projects

Our client, an award-winning international architecture firm, has designed iconic structures and spaces across the US and globally. With an extensive portfolio encompassing educational, civic, and cultural projects, their combined exceptional design and technical expertise is a key differentiator. The Senior Interior Designer will be a creative and detail-oriented professional, skilled in generating and developing innovative design solutions for multiple interior design projects simultaneously. They will work closely with Principals and project teams to guide design efforts from Conceptual Design through Schematics, Design Development, and Construction Documentation. • Bachelor's Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture; Master's degree preferred, NCIDQ certification or CID preferred • 10+ years of experience in interior design, with a focus on educational/ civic projects • Substantial experience in interior design, documentation, and detailing for a wide variety of project types, including experience with governmental agencies and building codes • Expert knowledge of FF&E, color and materials, furniture systems and specifications, and sustainable practices • Excellent graphic, verbal, and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to lead client meetings and satisfy clients on a project level • Expert proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam; working proficiency in 3D modeling and rendering software (e.g., Rhino, SketchUp, Enscape) a plus • Proven ability to manage design staff, coordinate with consultants, and lead the interiors technical viewpoint in collaboration with Project Architects • Demonstrated capacity to originate innovative solutions to complex design problems and guide project teams through all phases of design • Commitment to design innovation and excellence, with a proactive approach to staying abreast of design trends in educational and civic projects