Interior Design Director - Exectuive Level Position

Design Director Krista + Home, a Vesta Company We are seeking an accomplished, highly organized Design Director to lead our growing interior design division and oversee all client work across four design teams. This is a senior leadership role for someone who combines exceptional design talent with strong commercial instincts, emotional intelligence, and the ability to deliver an outstanding client experience. Salary and bonus commensurate with senior-level design management experience. The Design Director will be responsible for the quality, profitability, and timely execution of every design project. This individual will supervise and mentor our designers, manage team workloads and deadlines, lead important client presentations, and step into projects directly when additional design or AutoCAD support is required. A major focus of this position is revenue growth. The Design Director will identify opportunities to expand project scope, increase furniture and product sales, and introduce clients to additional services that enhance both their homes and their overall experience. The ideal candidate understands how to sell through thoughtful design recommendations—building trust and excitement rather than applying pressure. Key Responsibilities Oversee all design clients, projects, and deliverables across four interior design teams. Maintain consistently high standards for creativity, presentation, accuracy, service, and execution. Supervise, mentor, and motivate designers while supporting their organization, emotional resilience, time management, and professional development. Assign projects and balance workloads based on each designer’s capabilities and availability. Monitor project schedules, budgets, deadlines, product selections, and client commitments. Build strong, lasting client relationships and serve as the senior point of contact for important or complex matters. Address dissatisfied clients calmly and professionally, resolve concerns, and restore confidence in the company and design team. Lead and participate in client presentations, design reviews, and product-selection meetings. Drive revenue by identifying appropriate opportunities to expand project scope, upsell furnishings and products, and introduce additional design services. Help designers improve their presentation, selling, and client-management skills. Review and approve design concepts, space plans, specifications, selections, and presentations before they are presented to clients. Provide hands-on design, sourcing, presentation, and AutoCAD support when needed. Collaborate with purchasing, operations, installation, and business-development teams to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and profitably. Establish efficient systems and processes that improve organization, accountability, communication, and the overall client experience. Ideal Qualifications Significant experience in high-end residential interior design. Proven success managing multiple designers, teams, and client projects simultaneously. Strong leadership skills with the emotional intelligence to coach creative professionals and manage challenging situations. Excellent client-facing, presentation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution abilities. Commercial mindset with experience generating revenue through product sales, expanded project scopes, and additional services. Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills. Advanced understanding of space planning, furnishings, finishes, specifications, and project execution. Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant design and presentation software. Ability to remain composed, decisive, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment. A collaborative, accountable leadership style and a genuine commitment to delivering exceptional design and service. The successful candidate will be both a creative leader and a business leader—someone who can elevate our design work, develop our people, strengthen client relationships, and directly contribute to the company’s growth and profitability. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Work Location: In person