DLR Group
DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design. This fuels the work we do around the world and inspires our mission to improve the lives of our clients, our communities, and our planet.
We have an opening for a Interior Design Studio Leader . We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home. Considering this model, this role could be based in the following cities:
Phoenix
Position Summary:
As a dynamic and strategic Interior Design Studio Leader you will lead both design excellence and business growth. This is a high-impact leadership role, responsible not only for driving creative vision and project execution, but also for building client relationships, actively networking, and securing new work.
As a key leader in our Interiors practice, you will oversee a dedicated team of interior designers, guiding project delivery from concept through construction while fostering an environment of collaboration, growth, and innovation. You’ll work closely with market sector leaders and business development teams to pursue new opportunities, build visibility in the region, and ensure that DLR Group remains a trusted partner and thought leader in the industry.
What you will do:
Lead and mentor a high-performing interior design team of 6–8, creating a culture of design excellence, accountability, and innovation.
Direct all phases of design, from early concept development through documentation and construction administration.
Actively participate in client engagement, industry networking, and relationship building to drive new business opportunities.
Collaborate with marketing, business development, and sector leadership to identify pursuits, lead client interviews, and win work.
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding strategy, design, and execution with clarity and confidence.
Shape and reinforce DLR Group’s integrated design approach through cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Oversee the technical quality and constructability of design documents, and ensure alignment with budgets, schedules, and sustainability goals.
Inspire and coach junior designers, actively supporting professional development and project leadership growth.
Maintain an active presence in the local design community, representing DLR Group at events, conferences, and professional organizations.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design (required)
10+ years of interior design experience with a focus on commercial, workplace, or sector-relevant projects
Professional licensure (required); LEED AP or sustainability-related credential preferred
Demonstrated leadership in both team development and project execution
Proficiency in Revit and knowledge of standard A/E/C software tools
Proven success in business development, client engagement, and winning work
Excellent verbal, written, and graphic communication skills
Active involvement in design industry organizations and a strong local network
DLR Group is an integrated design firm delivering architecture, engineering, interiors, planning, and building optimization for new builds, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects.
We are 100% employee-owned: every employee is literally invested in our clients’ success. At the core of our firm are interdisciplinary teams engaged in every step of project lifecycles.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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In Summary: DLR Group is an integrated design firm with a promise to elevate the human experience through design . We operate within a hybrid work model, supporting flexibility between office time and work from home . The role could be based in the following cities: Phoenix and San Francisco .
En Español: DLR Group es una empresa de diseño integrada con la promesa de elevar la experiencia humana a través del diseño. Esto alimenta el trabajo que hacemos en todo el mundo e inspira nuestra misión para mejorar las vidas de nuestros clientes, nuestras comunidades y nuestro planeta. Tenemos una apertura para un Interior Design Studio Leader . Operamos dentro de un modelo de trabajo híbrido, apoyando la flexibilidad entre el tiempo de oficina y trabajar desde casa. Considerando este modelo, esta función podría estar basada en las siguientes ciudades: Phoenix Posición Resumen: Como líder dinámico y estratégico de interior design studio liderarás tanto la excelencia en diseño como el crecimiento empresarial. Este es un liderazgo de alto impacto, responsable no solo de la visión creativa y ejecución de proyectos, sino también de construir relaciones con los clientes, contabilizarse activamente y asegurar nuevos trabajos. Dirigir todas las fases del diseño, desde el desarrollo de conceptos tempranos hasta la documentación y administración de construcción. Participar activamente en el compromiso con los clientes, redes industriales y creación de relaciones para impulsar nuevas oportunidades comerciales. Colaborar con marketing, desarrollo empresarial y liderazgo sectorial para identificar persecuciones, llevar a cabo entrevistas con clientes y ganar trabajo. Servir como asesor de confianza para clientes, guiar estrategia, diseño y ejecución con claridad y confianza. Dar forma y reforzar el enfoque integrado de diseño del Grupo DLR mediante colaboración interdisciplinaria. Supervisar la calidad técnica y constructibilidad de documentos de diseños, y garantizar la alineación con presupuestos, horarios y objetivos de sostenibilidad. Inspirar y capacitar a los diseñadores, apoyando activamente el desarrollo profesional y el crecimiento del liderato de proyectos. Mantener una presencia activa en la comunidad local de diseñar, representando a los jóvenes del grupo DLR en eventos, conferencias profesionales y organizaciones profesionales. Calificaciones requeridas: Licenciatura en Diseño de Interiores (requerido) 10+ años de experiencia en diseño de interiores con un enfoque en proyectos comerciales, laborales o sectoriales; licencia profesional (necesitada); LEED AP o credencial relacionado con la sostenibilidad preferida Liderazgo demostrado tanto en el desarrollo del equipo como en la ejecución del proyecto Proficiencia en Revit y conocimiento de herramientas estándar de software A/E/C Proven éxito en desarrollo empresarial, compromiso con los clientes y trabajo ganador Excelentes habilidades de comunicación verbal, escrita y gráfica.