Manager/Director of Interior Design

Position Manager/Director of Interior Design Company Dallas Market Center Location Dallas, TX Employment Type Full-time Salary 50-100k Seniority Level Director Job Description Dallas Market Center is the largest open‑daily design center in the U.S. – and growing. To support our hundreds of home decor and lighting showrooms we are seeking a dynamic Manager/Director of Interior Design. They will serve as the primary connection point between our marketplace and the interior design community across Texas and beyond. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the design world and is energized by engaging with our tenant base and with designers, builders, architects, and related partners. This person will drive impact by being present, building real relationships, supporting our tenants, and creating an experience that makes designers want to return. Responsibilities Serve as a liaison of the Dallas Market Center to the Design community in Dallas and beyond. Work with the broader Marketing team to develop and execute programs to grow designer traffic to Dallas Market Center and our tenants on a daily basis. Develop relationships with Interior Designers (residential, commercial/contract, hospitality) to build awareness and loyalty to Dallas Market Center. Additionally, build relationships with key Design tenants to support and integrate their outreach efforts into DMC’s broader effort. Identify strategic differentiators for DMC, trending topics in the design community, potential speakers, and key partners in the design space to be used by the Marketing team to design campaigns and communications. Work cross‑functionally to support execution of programming and events. Deliver remarks at meetings, events, and conferences when needed. Conduct tours of DMC facilities and key tenant showrooms. Use DMC’s in‑house CRM system to track design interactions. Manage and stay within budget. Keep track of association membership including dues and sponsorships. Leverage membership of each organization to the benefit of the overall business. Performs mix of in‑office and out‑of‑office field work, including attending after‑hours and weekend events. Required Education College degree preferred Required Experience Minimum 5 years of Interior Design experience Required Skills Proficient in Microsoft Office: Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, verbal and written skills Physical Requirements Office Environment – Ability to sit for majority of work shift Market Environment – Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time About Our Company Dallas Market Center is the largest open‑daily design center in the U.S. and home to branded showrooms including Visual Comfort, Uttermost, Currey, Palecek, Gabby, Loloi, Unique Loom, and Feizy, as well as multi‑line showrooms representing brands such as Bernhardt, Norwalk, Matouk, Pooky Lighting, Kravet, Fabricut, and many others. It also is the B2B marketplace hosting trade events year‑round for designers and retailers including winter and summer editions of Lightovation, the largest residential lighting event in North America; four Total Home & Gift Markets; spring Design Days; and fall Design Week. Website www.dallasmarketcenter.com Contact Karen Ryder COO Apply Apply » #J-18808-Ljbffr