Design Director - Commercial Furniture Dealership

About the role

An established commercial interiors dealership, which is an authorised distribution partner for a leading workplace furniture manufacturer and serves clients across Texas, is hiring a Design Director in Houston. The role leads the design team while staying hands-on with project delivery, giving technical guidance on furniture specification, space planning and design execution. It suits someone with a strong technical understanding of commercial furniture who wants to take ownership of the department, mentor designers and improve its efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop the design team
• Work alongside clients' architects and interior designers to turn design intent into workable furniture solutions
• Partner with sales, project management and installation teams on proposals, RFP responses and client presentations
• Stay hands-on from early space planning through to final specification
• Introduce more efficient processes, tools and workflows across the department

Required profile

• Minimum 8 years of experience in commercial furniture and workplace design, ideally within a contract furniture dealership
• Leadership experience, or proven readiness for a leadership role
• Confident communicator comfortable with clients, architects and interior designers and internal teams
• Experience with architectural walls or integrated interior solutions is a plus

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of furniture systems, specifications and space planning
• Ability to answer technical questions and make informed design decisions

What we offer

• Base salary of up to $135,000 depending on experience
• PTO plus 11 holiday days
• 401k match
• Hybrid working schedule
• A choice of three medical plans covering spouses and children, dental and vision coverage
• Free, unlimited 24/7 telemedicine visits for employees and their households