Interior Design Director

FXCollaborative•New York, NY

8d•$160,000 - $175,000

About The Position

FXCollaborative leverages broad expertise in architecture, interiors and planning to enrich our world with responsible, intelligent, and beautiful design. The firm’s holistic approach integrates client aspirations, an urban sensibility, and a celebration of the craft of building. FXCollaborative’s work ranges from the scale of individual buildings and interiors—office towers, multi-family residences, cultural facilities, workplace, K-12 and higher-education institutions—to the city as a whole, addressing infrastructure and transportation. In partnership with FXCollaborative and Lemay_id, (Lemay’s hospitality-focused design arm) this role extends beyond a traditional interior’s leadership position. The Director will operate across both FXCollaborative and Lemay_id platforms, building and leading a dual-sector practice spanning residential, workplace and hospitality environments. This includes shaping design excellence, cultivating new client relationships, and driving project opportunities across both brands. This role balances design leadership, project leadership, and strategic client engagement. The Interior Design Director will lead complex, high-impact work across sectors including workplace, hospitality, residential, and mixed-use environments, while leading business development efforts, mentoring teams, and helping define the future of the practice.

Requirements

15+ years of experience in interior design/interior architecture
Demonstrated success leading complex projects from concept through completion
Strong design, technical, and presentation capabilities
Experience managing client relationships and leading project teams
Proficiency in project planning, scoping, and proposal development
Deep knowledge of programming, space planning, materials, and construction methodologies
Experience coordinating with consultants, vendors, and contractors
Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and visualization tools
Architectural licensing or NCIDQ accreditation required
Degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field
Experience in residential, workplace and hospitality sectors strongly preferred (or demonstrated ability to bridge)
Strong network within real estate, corporate occupiers, hospitality operators, or developers
Demonstrated success leading mixed-use or experience-driven projects
Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a practice, not just operate within one

Nice To Haves

LEED accreditation or interest in sustainable design preferred

Responsibilities

Act as a shared design leader across FXCollaborative and Lemay_id, aligning design vision, quality, and delivery across all sectors
Bridge residential, workplace and hospitality design thinking, translating insights from each sector into differentiated, best-in-class experiences
Collaborate with leadership from both firms to define joint growth strategy, market positioning, and client targeting
Champion a hospitality-driven approach to workplace and residential design and vice versa, elevating user experience, brand expression, and spatial storytelling
Lead projects that span workplace, hospitality, residential and hybrid typologies
Integrate hospitality principles—guest experience, storytelling, brand immersion—into interior design strategies
Ensure concept rigor extends to highly experiential environments
Originate, secure, and lead new client opportunities across
Build and maintain trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities for continuous collaborations and growth
Partner with senior leadership to develop market strategies
Lead high-impact pitches, interviews, and thought leadership initiatives that position the practice competitively
Build and lead integrated project teams fostering collaboration across geographies and disciplines
Mentor designers in interior methodologies, encouraging cross-training and sector fluency while fostering a culture of collaboration, design excellence, accountability, and creativity