[Hiring] Project Interior Designer V @CannonDesign

Role Description

This senior-level position is a leadership role within our multi-disciplinary team, responsible for guiding and mentoring project teams across multiple interior design projects. The Interior Designer V will demonstrate expertise in furniture planning, specification, procurement coordination, design leadership, storytelling, and strategic impact. This role requires proactive communication, independent conceptualization, and a commitment to quality and standards. The individual will serve as a furniture subject matter expert, collaborate with design leaders and contribute to business development and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the client and project team in establishment of the project goals and vision.
• Operate with high autonomy and strategic influence, guiding firm-wide standards, mentoring teams, and setting design direction independently.
• Provide interior design leadership across multiple projects with a focus on furniture planning, building a strong conceptual strategy for the project that is rooted in the client’s vision and aspirations.
• Guide and motivate teams, lead the creative process, and promote firm strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Conceptualize, set direction for design, with a focus on furniture planning, and oversee production and discipline coordination.
• Lead the interior design approach of the project’s goals through all phases of the project.
• Evaluate client needs, analyze and effectively document design objectives and spatial requirements.
• Coordinate and delegate project design work and code compliance.
• Collaborate with other disciplines, including architecture, engineering, strategy, experiential branding, and consultants.
• Conduct a review of drawings and support functions in conformance with project time, budget, and quality constraints.
• Delegate and oversee production of design visualization.
• Collaborate with project leaders to develop project work plans for the interior design components of the project and monitor design staff adherence to schedule.
• Lead client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Implement, follow, maintain, and enforce interior design standards used throughout the interior design team in all project aspects/phases.
• Lead the development of and/or oversee documentation for furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FFE) throughout all phases of the interior furniture design work, as required.
• Lead the development of material palettes that communicate stories and support the client’s objectives.
• Specification oversight.
• Mentor and guide less experienced interior design staff.
• Actively participate and promote design excellence and firm strategies.
• Collaborate with design leadership and participate in business development opportunities, and industry events.
• Consult with furniture manufacturers, dealers, product vendors, and industry partners, building strong relationships in the design community.
• Lead and/or participate in marketing activities, including proposal development and interviews.
• Participate in construction administration activities, including site visits, review of submittals and shop drawings, and conducting punch lists.
• Ensure sustainability metrics goals are met for projects.
• Work within project budgets and schedules to meet profitability goals.
• Maintain 80% billable time and 10% marketing time.
• May perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or relevant field required.
• A minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
• Current NCIDQ certification or applicable certification/licensure preferred.
• Ability to provide interior design leadership focusing on furniture across multiple projects.
• Strong experiential design, storytelling, and technical skills as well as knowledge of building and life safety codes required.
• Exceptional presentation, organizational, team building, collaboration, and communication skills are a must.
• The ability to build and maintain client relationships is essential.
• Experience leading a high performing team and mentoring staff is required.
• Conceptualization and ability to set direction for furniture planning, furniture palettes, specifications, and implementation.
• Application of standards and quality process adherence.
• Production oversight and discipline coordination.
• Critical thinker and highly analytical.
• Must be a fully qualified professional able to perform work with a high degree of self-motivation, autonomy, and strategic influence.
• Proficiency with Revit, Enscape, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Suite required.
• Travel as required.

Benefits

• Salary range: $98,328 to $122,933 annually.
• Eligibility for discretionary bonuses.
• Full benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
• Paid time off, flex-time schedules, remote work options.
• 401k plan and employee perk programs.