Interior Design Manager

https://www.hollyandsmith.com/about/careers Help lead a collaborative interiors team where design vision, technical excellence, and exceptional client service come together. Office Location: Hammond or New Orleans We are seeking an enthusiastic, positive, and highly organizedInterior Design Managerto guide the day-to-day work of our Interiors Studio. This senior, hands‑on role combines commercial interior design leadership with production management. The successful candidate will contribute to conceptual design, support projects through every phase, coordinate people and resources, and uphold high standards for quality, documentation, and client service. What You’ll DoParticipate in conceptual design and provide leadership and support throughout the full project lifecycle.Collaborate closely with project managers, architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, and firm leadership.Develop and represent the lead interiors technical viewpoint on projects, recommending appropriate technical solutions and product strategies.Develop and manage staff assignment plans for the Interiors Studio, balancing workloads, priorities, project needs, and deadlines.Serve as a liaison among principals, studio directors, project teams, and the Interiors Studio.Establish and maintain project schedules, monitor progress, and help teams manage multiple concurrent projects.Lead quality assurance and quality control for interiors projects, including regular over-the-shoulder reviews and continuous improvement of details, standards, and documentation.Coordinate the integration of drawings, specifications, and contract administration across the Interiors Studio and other firm studios.Support construction administration and help project teams resolve design and technical issues during construction.Mentor interior design staff and foster a collaborative, accountable, and design-focused studio culture.What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree in Interior DesignMinimum 8 years of experience in commercial interior designProfessional interior design licensure is preferred, but not requiredStrong creative ability, thoughtful design insight, and sound technical judgmentExcellent organizational, graphic, written, and verbal communication skillsProven ability to lead teams, prioritize competing demands, and deliver multiple projects against tight deadlinesAbility to build productive working relationships with architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, clients, and colleaguesTechnical SkillsProficiency in Revit is requiredProficiency in Word, Excel, InDesign, and Photoshop is preferred3D rendering capability, including Enscape, is a plus