Vice President of Interior Design

Description: Why this role exists The Vice President of Interior Design exists to define, elevate, and operationalize Blue Heron’s interior design vision across both architectural interiors and furnishings. This role ensures that design intent is not only conceptually exceptional but also executed with precision, consistency, and scalability across every project. Equally, this role is accountable for building a best-in-class furnishings platform that enhances the client experience, drives incremental revenue, and reinforces Blue Heron’s position as a fully integrated, design-led firm. The VP ensures that interior design is not a downstream service, but a central driver of value, differentiation, and brand identity. Core Accountabilities Design Leadership & Creative Direction Establish and continuously refine Blue Heron’s interior design philosophy, standards, and visual language Ensure cohesive integration between architecture, interiors, and furnishings across all projects Lead concept development on flagship and high-visibility projects Uphold design integrity from concept through installation Furnishings Business Leadership Build, scale, and lead a high-performing furnishings (FF&E) division Develop a curated product and vendor ecosystem aligned with Blue Heron’s design standards Own pricing strategy, margin performance, and revenue growth for furnishings Establish standardized processes for selection, procurement, tracking, and installation Operational Integration Integrate interior design workflows into the broader design-build process Partner with Procurement and Construction to ensure feasibility, budget alignment, and execution accuracy Drive early involvement of interior design in project lifecycle to maximize impact Eliminate silos between architecture, interiors, and field execution Team Leadership & Development Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing interior design and furnishings team Define clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations Develop design talent capable of operating at a luxury, client-facing level Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Client Experience & Brand Elevation Elevate the interior design client journey from inspiration through final install Ensure furnishings enhances emotional connection, not just aesthetic completion Participate in key client presentations and milestone decisions Reinforce Blue Heron’s brand as design-led, highly curated, and execution-driven What Success Looks Like Interior design is consistently recognized as a defining differentiator of the Blue Heron product Furnishings operates as a profitable, scalable business with strong client adoption Projects demonstrate seamless integration between architecture, interiors, and construction Design intent is preserved through execution with minimal compromise The interior design team operates with clarity, accountability, and high performance Clients experience a cohesive, elevated journey from concept through final installation Vendor and product ecosystem reflects a curated, world-class standard Who This Role Serves & Sets Up for Success Primary Stakeholders Architecture Construction & Project Management Procurement & Purchasing Sales & Client Experience Teams Executive Leadership What “Setting Others Up for Success” Means Providing clear, buildable design direction that reduces rework and ambiguity Aligning selections with budget, schedule, and constructability constraints Ensuring Procurement has vetted, standardized, and accessible product pipelines Enabling Construction teams to execute interiors without interpretation gaps Equipping Sales with a compelling, differentiated design narrative Creating systems that allow teams to move faster without sacrificing quality How Performance Is Measured Primary: Client NPS, schedule adherence, margin, furnishings revenue Design quality and consistency across completed projects Reduction in design-related change orders and field conflicts Client adoption rates for furnishings Project alignment between design intent and final execution Team performance, retention, and development Efficiency and scalability of FF&E processes and operations Requirements: Capabilities Required Technical & Functional Acumen Deep expertise in luxury residential interior design and FF&E Strong understanding of materials, detailing, and constructability Experience building or scaling a furnishings or procurement-driven business Proficiency in design documentation, specifications, and vendor management Business & Integration Mindset Ability to operate at both creative and operational levels Strong financial acumen, including margin management and revenue modeling Systems thinker who can integrate design into broader business processes Experience working within or alongside design-build environments Communication & Leadership Executive-level communication and presentation skills Ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive alignment Strong leadership presence with the ability to inspire and hold teams accountable Skilled in client-facing interactions at a luxury level Character & Professionalism High ownership mentality with a bias toward action Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement Disciplined decision-making grounded in both design and business impact Integrity in representing the brand, clients, and internal teams How The Individual Shows Up (Blue Heron Expectations) Design-Led Thinking – Champion design as a strategic driver, not a downstream function Accountability Without Excuse – Own outcomes fully, from concept through execution Integration Over Silos – Proactively connect teams, decisions, and workflows Client-Centric Mindset – Prioritize experience, not just deliverables Operational Discipline – Build systems that scale excellence, not chaos Continuous Elevation – Push the standard forward in both design and execution