Design Leader I - Interiors

The role

You will lead interior design projects and communicate design goals to clients and teams. You will mentor emerging professionals and contribute to business development and client relationship management.

What you will do

• Perform in a lead design role communicating design goals to clients and teams
• Create innovative design concepts
• Prepare and direct the preparation of client presentation materials
• Collaborate with technical leaders and subject matter experts
• Integrate performance-based and sustainable design strategies
• Engage in activities to promote the brand locally, regionally and nationally
• Mentor and grow emerging professionals
• Recruit and retain design talent
• Develop and maintain client relationships
• Identify new client opportunities

Required qualifications

• Bachelor or Master degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Interior Architecture or relevant
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in related roles
• Design portfolio of built and unbuilt work containing 3 or more fully constructed building designs
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to understand and execute business strategy
• Must have professional acumen and maturity
• Travel required

Nice to have

• Current licensure or NCIDQ certification
• Interiors project experience
• Additional accreditations and/or training relevant to this role, including LEED
• Third party recognition (awards, publications)

Before you apply

• Please provide your resume and portfolio when applying
• Candidates can only apply to our positions on our company Careers site

About the company

CannonDesign is a design practice where strategy, experience, architecture, engineering, and social impact converge. The firm uses a Living-Centered Design philosophy to solve challenges for clients and society.