Director of Interior Design

Job Duties

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, aviation, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives, creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for a highly motivated Director of Interior Design to lead our Interior Design group. This opportunity is available at the following locations: Dallas, TX; Madison, WI; Tampa, FL; Bloomington, MN; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; Lexington, SC; Charleston, SC and Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities include:

Supervising, managing, and mentoring department staff

Administrative functions related to employees, including employee performance evaluations and goal setting for professional growth

Participating in business development opportunities

Overseeing the management of interior design projects including budgets, invoicing and deadlines

Managing and leading local/state/federal government and aviation projects across the United States, including project deliverables such as reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents

Providing quality (QC) reviews

Other tasks as assigned by the Architecture Business Unit Leader.

A valid driver's license and travel (approximately 30%) will be required.

The successful candidate will have the following background:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited college or university

At least 3 years of relevant interior design experience

OR

Associate's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited college or university

At least 5 years of relevant interior design experience

OR

If no degree, must have at least 7 years of relevant interior design experience.

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all the following:

At least 8 years or more of relevant experience

NCIDQ Certification is highly preferred

Leading an Interior Design Practice

Managing projects (budget, project planning, resource management, etc.)

Negotiating and administering contracts

Developing new business opportunities

Supervising and developing staff

Experience or familiarity with generative AI-driven tools, platforms, or systems (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) to enhance productivity, automate tasks, and reduce errors.

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities

Employee-Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $130,000 to $170,000 - Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Minimum Education Required

Associate Degree

Minimum Experience Required

3 - 20 years

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

Yes

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

No

Physical Required

Yes

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$130,000.00 - $170,000.00 / Annually

Postal Code

55425

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

7124

Job Benefits

Not specified