Director of Interior Design

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, commercial, 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 and drive creative designs. This opportunity is available at the following locations: Dallas, TX; Madison, WI; Tampa, FL; and Bloomington, MN.

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 the interior design for commercial/local/state/federal government and aviation projects across the United States, including project deliverables such as reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents
• Review of interior design content and driving creative design across the group
• 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 8 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 10 years of relevant interior design experience

OR

• If no degree, must have at least 12 years of relevant interior design experience.

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

• At least 8 years of relevant experience
• Portfolio of creative interior design projects
• 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 www.meadhunt.com/careers 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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