Design Director, Interiors

Fidelity • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pembroke is seeking a design-focused, highly communicative professional to guide interior design direction for residential and commercial development and capital projects. Based in Boston, the role reports to the Head of Interior Design and works closely with that leader and Pembroke’s development team to shape interior and experiential design for select domestic and international multifamily and commercial assets. The position applies creative and strategic thinking and holistic placemaking principles to create thoughtful, high-quality interior environments. It partners with development, marketing, and asset management teams to strengthen the Interior Design team’s capabilities across commercial, workplace, and multifamily residential design. The role also coordinates with external contractors and consultants executing projects, including new multifamily developments, commercial lobby improvements, amenities, furniture and finish programs, corporate spec suites, test fits, marketing renderings, and other portfolio initiatives. It calls for consistent verbal and visual communication with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed organization and contributes to processes and protocols that protect design intent, construction quality, schedule, and budget. Cultural awareness and openness to different methodologies and market customs are important; travel to select global markets is anticipated. Regular in-person office presence is required, along with domestic and international travel 1–3 times per quarter. The base salary range is $110,000–$222,000 per year. The application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
• Strength in conceptual design and practical implementation across interiors, furniture, finishes, programming, lighting, acoustics, and AV technology.
• Ability to build constructive relationships across internal and external teams.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across disciplines and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with graphic and design software such as Miro, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, and Bluebeam.
• Proficiency with drafting tools such as AutoCAD and/or Revit.
• Self-motivated, performance-driven work style emphasizing quality and continuous improvement.
• Regular in-person office presence and domestic and international travel 1–3 times per quarter.
• Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Guide and direct the interior design process for development and capital projects, prioritizing value creation for end users and stakeholders.
• Review presentations and construction documents to ensure alignment with design intent, brand, and quality principles, initially focusing on multifamily residential projects.
• Advance design best practices across finishes, furniture, programming, inclusion principles, art strategy, sustainability, and healthy materials.
• Partner with the Head of Interior Design to establish cohesive design direction, maintain high design quality, and support efficient consultant workflows.
• Coordinate with external consultants and contractors to maintain design quality, align drawings and renderings, provide timely technical and design input, and meet schedule and budget expectations.
• Collaborate with internal development, design, marketing, and asset management teams across domestic and international markets.
• Help refine processes and protocols that ensure design-intent accuracy, construction quality, and alignment with schedule and budget.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Emotional well-being support
• Market-leading retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off
• Parental leave
• Charitable giving employee match program
• Educational assistance, including student loan repayment and tuition reimbursement
• Learning resources for career development
• Possible bonus or other variable compensation, depending on position and eligibility requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director