The Design Director is the linchpin of any high-end interior design firm. This esteemed role requires a multifaceted individual who can not only translate the Principal Designer’s vision into exceptional client outcomes but also manage the intricate details of the design process. The Design Director is responsible for overseeing all facets of the design process, including client communications, team management, and FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) selections. Key Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in luxury interior design, preferably in New York
- Proven experience in managing a team, vendor coordination, and project scheduling
- Proficient in AutoCAD, studio designer, and Adobe Suite (InDesign and Photoshop)
- Excellent interior architectural drawing skills
- A keen eye for high-end design and a thorough understanding of luxury vendors and furniture producers
- Strong graphic presentation skills and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Well-organized and able to implement systems for effective project management
- Honest and integrity-driven with high personal values and ethics
- Comfortable with taking action and making decisions when necessary
- Strong leader with a positive and open attitude towards staff, team, and clients
The Design Director’s role involves consistently bringing fresh ideas to the team, maintaining a daily task list for assigned projects, and assisting project teams to ensure delays are documented. They are also responsible for leading intermediate designers, creating preliminary floor plans, furniture plans, mood boards, and budgets for new clients. The Design Director utilizes InDesign to create client presentations and attends and leads client presentations.
| Responsibilities | Tasks |
|---|---|
| Direct and lead intermediate designers | Lead and assist project teams to ensure delays are documented |
| Create preliminary floor plans, furniture plans, mood boards, and budgets | Utilize InDesign to create client presentations and attend and lead client presentations |
| Direct FF&E selections | Source FF&E: furniture, window treatments, fabrics, wall treatments, lighting, carpeting, art accessories |
| Manage job site coordination | Attend and contribute to weekly coordination calls with contractors, architects, and installers |
| Source custom furniture and materials | Create custom furniture drawings for vendors, visit workrooms, and review shop drawings |
At Jessica Schuster Design, we celebrate artistry in all its forms. Our designs strive for a harmonious balance between the unusual and the familiar, creating original and composed spaces for our clients. Each project is a unique canvas, allowing our team to forge beautiful spaces that not only please the senses but challenge the status quo. Jessica Schuster Design is based in Soho, New York, and has completed projects in London, New York City, The Hamptons, Palm Beach, Boston, and Miami. The firm has been featured in esteemed publications such as Architectural Digest, Luxe Magazine, House & Garden, Vogue Living, My Domaine, Harper’s Bazaar, The Coveteur, The Wall Street Journal, and New York Cottages and Gardens Magazine. In addition, the firm has won numerous awards for innovative work in the hospitality sector. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for creating exceptional interior spaces, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and portfolio to [email protected] with the subject line: “JSD Design Director.” Applicants who do not follow this instruction will not be considered.
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborate with talented individuals, and contribute to the creation of beautiful and functional spaces. We look forward to reviewing your application and discussing your qualifications further.
“The Design Director is the linchpin of any high-end interior design firm.
