Interior Design Manager

New Fire Native Design Group (NFN) is an Architecture and Interior Design firm dedicated to serving Native American communities through thoughtful, forward-looking design. Our work honors tradition while building a strong foundation for future generations.

We're seeking an experienced Interior Design Manager to lead and grow our Interior Design practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned interior design professional who is passionate about mentoring others, advancing design excellence, and helping shape the future of our discipline. As a key leader within the firm, you will support project teams, establish technical standards, develop talent, and foster a collaborative culture that empowers designers to do their best work.

What sets NFN apart is our commitment to listening first. We believe the most meaningful design solutions emerge through strong relationships, cultural understanding, and collaboration with the communities we serve. If you're passionate about leadership, design quality, and creating spaces that make a positive impact, we'd love to connect with you.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support interior design professionals across all experience levels.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Establish and maintain interior design standards, best practices, and production resources.
• Serve as a technical resource for project teams throughout design and documentation phases.
• Coordinate training initiatives and professional development opportunities within the discipline.
• Conduct quality reviews and support continuous improvement efforts across projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in client meetings and help maintain strong relationships with tribal partners and stakeholders.
• Support staffing, resource planning, and workload coordination within the Interior Design team.

Soft Skills

• Strong leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Cultural sensitivity and a desire to serve Native communities with humility and respect.
• Strategic thinking and sound decision-making capabilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset with a commitment to developing others.
• Ability to navigate challenges and create practical, forward-thinking solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture from a CIDA-accredited program required.
• NCIDQ Certification required.
• 8+ years of progressive interior design experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring teams and supporting professional growth.
• Strong knowledge of interior design processes, building systems, materials, and documentation standards.
• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and other industry-standard design software.
• Experience working with Native American communities or tribal projects is valued but not required.

At New Fire Native Design Group, we believe meaningful design begins with listening and grows through collaboration. We are committed to creating environments that honor culture, strengthen communities, and support future generations.

Join our team and help lead a design practice where purpose, culture, and impact guide every project.

New Fire Native Design Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.