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Director of Interior Design

Mead & Hunt, Inc, Lexington, SC, United States


As a result, a full‑time position is available for a highly motivated Director of Interior Design to lead our Interior Design group. This opportunity is available at Dallas, TX; Madison, WI; Tampa, FL; Bloomington, MN; Denver, CO; Austin, TX; San Diego, CA; Portland, OR; Lexington, SC; Charleston, SC and Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

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 local/state/federal government and aviation projects across the United States, including project deliverables such as reports, studies, specifications, and construction documents

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.

Background Requirements

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 3 years of relevant interior design experience

Associate's degree in architecture, interior design, or related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 5 years of relevant interior design experience

No degree and at least 7 years of relevant interior design experience

Ideal Candidate Experience

At least 8 years or more of relevant experience

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.

Benefits

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities

Employee‑Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Impressive Benefits Package

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave

401K plan with a generous company match

Life and disability insurance

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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