Creative Design Director | Interior Design

We are recruiting on behalf of a respected, design-led interior architecture practice is seeking a Design Director to help shape the next chapter of its workplace platform.

This firm believes the workplace is a strategic business tool - a catalyst for culture, performance, and growth. With a strong reputation across corporate interiors, the studio partners with forward-thinking organizations to translate business strategy into built environments that are human-centric, commercially intelligent, and design-driven.

This is a pivotal leadership hire with real influence across studio culture and design evolution.

The Role

• Co-lead the evolution of the firm's design voice, philosophy, and standards

• Act as creative authority across all projects, elevating overall design quality

• Provide direction on concept development, design strategy, materiality, FFE, detailing, and constructability

• Ensure final design outcomes consistently meet and exceed brand expectations

• Drive consistency in tools, standards, and design processes across multiple offices

• Mentor and develop designers at all levels, reinforcing a culture of excellence

• Contribute directly to select high-profile projects where design leadership is critical

• Support proposals, pursuits, and client interviews as a design subject matter expert

• Collaborate with marketing and leadership to showcase thought leadership and award-winning work

• Travel as required to strengthen cross-office alignment and studio integration

Requirements

• 13+ years' experience in Interior Design

• Strong focus within commercial or workplace interiors

• Registered Interior Designer

• Strong portfolio demonstrating concept strength, innovation, and technical depth

• Proven ability to bridge workplace strategy to compelling built outcomes

• Deep understanding of detailing, constructability, ADA and building codes

• Experience designing within budget and schedule constraints

• Confident leading client presentations and senior-level design conversations

• Natural mentor with the credibility to influence at leadership level

• LEED CI and WELL accreditation (or willingness to obtain)

• Proficiency in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Suite

This is not a project-by-project role.

It is a firm-level design leadership position with influence across culture, standards, and market presence.

For a senior workplace designer ready to step into a visible, strategic leadership seat in Houston, this represents a rare opportunity.