Interior Design Team Lead
Juniper Office
san-antonio, Texas | 1 weeks ago
We’re looking for an experienced Design Team Lead who is equal parts designer, coach, and problem-solver. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who loves great design but is also ready to develop people, improve processes, and take ownership of the performance of a design team. What You'll DoLead & Develop the Team Lead, coach, and develop the Juniper design team while creating accountability around performance and KPIs.Hold regular 1:1s and provide ongoing feedback, coaching, and professional development.Train and onboard new designers and help strengthen their product, design, and technical knowledge.Review designs, specifications, and renderings for accuracy and coach designers through errors or opportunities for improvement.Identify individual and team training needs and help develop internal talent.Manage the design project list, priorities, and workload across the team.Lead Design Team meetings and keep the team informed of product, pricing, and process updates.Partner with HR and leadership on recruiting, interviewing, performance management, and retention.Design & Deliver You won't be leading the design team from the sidelines. Collaborate with Project Consultants and clients to understand project requirements, budgets, employee counts, space constraints, and workplace needs.Create floor plans, space plans, specifications, and 3D renderings using SketchUp, CET, and AutoCAD.Select office furniture, fabrics, finishes, and solutions that align with each client's vision and budget.Design, quote, render, and revise projects as needed.Support designers with complex projects, product selections, specifications, and problem-solving.Partner with Operations and Purchasing to ensure projects are accurate and ready for successful execution.Balance great design with pricing, profitability, accuracy, and the client's overall experience.Improve How We Work Monitor Design and OTIF performance and use the data to identify opportunities for improvement.Develop and improve processes, systems, and SOPs that make the department faster and more effective.Maintain department metrics and provide reporting as needed.Partner with other departments to solve problems and continuously improve the way work moves through the organization.Help build a culture centered around speed, trust, accountability, and great work.What We're Looking For Our ideal candidate has a strong commercial design foundation and is ready to lead others—not just complete their own projects. 3+ years of relevant design experience preferred.Commercial office furniture, workplace design, or similar industry experience strongly preferred.Space planning experience required.Working knowledge of SketchUp and AutoCAD required.CET experience is highly preferred.Degree in Interior Design, Commercial Design, or a related field preferred.Experience coaching, training, mentoring, or leading other designers.Strong attention to detail and a high standard for design accuracy.Ability to balance multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities.Strong communication and client-service skills.Confidence working directly with clients and cross-functional teams.Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.The Person We're Looking For You don't have to choose between being creative and being operational—you should enjoy both.
Full-Time