
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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