Director of Interior Design

KTGY is a full-service architecture, branding, interiors and planning firm specializing in residential, retail, hospitality and mixed-use environments.

Our firm and our work are guided by a continuous focus on innovation, creativity, collaboration and a deep responsibility we feel towards enhancing communities and neighborhoods.

Our architects, designers and planners combine big picture opportunities, leading-edge sustainable practices and impeccable design standards to create memorable destinations of enduring value.

Interested in this role You can find all the relevant information in the description below.

Position Summary

The Director, Interior Design consistently directs design and administrative project preparation and ensures that the design, administrative, staffing, and scheduling targets assigned hospitality projects are met within the framework of established policies / procedures (contractual obligations) and in accordance with applicable professional and quality standards.

Manages and coordinates activities of assigned interior design staff, providing the manpower and design resources in specific functions necessary for project completion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall design quality of projects and collaboration within the studio.
• Review and approve design plans and provides design direction.
• Periodically review all projects to ensure that quality standards and design requirements are being adhered to.
• Develop designs according to a brief that are functional, appealing and appropriate for the space
• Work closely with other Directors across the firm to promote an inter-disciplinary design approach and philosophy and facilitate its advancement in respective offices and across the firm.
• Conduct project review process within the studio to ensure project is on-target, on-brand, and on-time.
• Ensure compliance with local building codes / agencies and sound planning and design principles.
• Establish continued educational environment within budgetary constraints that fosters continual interior design development of staff.
• Develop ways to organize and execute interior design development for the intent of increasing productivity, building skill level and eliminating duplication of efforts
• Participate in recruiting activities to determine the technical skill levels of potential new hire employees.
• Provide guidance, supervision, mentorship, training and development to direct reports.
• Own business development activities within the luxury hospitality space and identify new opportunities with existing projects and clients.
• Achieve successful results (schedule / budget) for the firm and the client through overall management techniques.
• Seek ways to improve and maintain the quality of service to our clients through our overall performance.
• Participate in proposal writing.
• Manage special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and maintain effective communication and quality control.
• Strong leadership skills demonstrated by the ability and willingness to delegate responsibilities, work with others at varying levels, and coach them to develop their capabilities.
• Advanced understanding and proficiency using the following software :
• AutoCad and / or REVIT
• Sketch Up
• Adobe Suite
• MS Office
• Specsources or similar FF&E spec writing software

Experience

• Minimum of 10+ years direct industry experience
• Hospitality interior design experience
• Bachelor / Master's Degree from an accredited interior design / Architecture program
• Interior Design Licensure NCIDQ, CCIDC, etc. (Preferred)
• Expertise in one or more interior design fields such as commercial interior design, industrial design, green / sustainability, or ergonomic design.
• Advanced understanding of building codes, including national and state local codes
• In depth knowledge of various product types, code requirements, and interior design practices and how to apply, detail, and specify them.

As Part of the Team, You’ll Enjoy :

• Competitive base salary, company paid benefits, 401(k) employer match
• Professional Development Programs including continued education reimbursement and bonus’ on certain licenses
• PTO and Alternative Work Week Schedule
• Wellness benefits
• Access to mental health resources
• Being part of a team that is passionate about supporting the success of our internal employees!

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