Director, Interior Design

Company: LEO A DALY
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Overview LEO A DALY is a leader in the design of the built environment dedicated to transforming the human experience through the power of design. For more than 100 years, we ve created places that inspire wonder, connect communities an enable great things. Our creative teams combine planning, architecture, engineering, interiors and program management to deliver truly integrated design. We are a diverse collection of inventive problem solvers united by a passion for great design. We own the impact of our work, socially, economically and environmentally. In collaboration with our clients and each other, we create innovative, thoughtful and sustainable solutions to the urgent challenges that face our world. The Director of Interior Design will manage quality of all LEO A DALY - Los Angeles interior design services. Passionate about design, the successful candidate will be responsible for building a positive design culture by proactive leadership of an award-winning interior design team, pursuing/ securing interior design services, achieving total client satisfaction, and meeting target profitability in a doer/seller environment. Responsibilities Leadership/Management_ * Effectively communicate with all market sector teams and clients * Train and mentor staff regarding best interior design practices * Prepare, review, and approve project plans for interior design scopes of work * Prepare and manage interior design budgets, scopes, and schedules with assistance from project managers across multi-discipline teams * Develop and maintain QA/QC processes for the interior design team and align as standards within the office * Organize and elevate the ability to meet fast-paced deadlines * Maintain up-to-date knowledge of products and procedures Marketing/Business_Development_ * Develop long-standing relationships with key clients serving as their primary contact, resulting in repeat business * Generate new leads, advance project opportunities, gather/maintain in- house project information * Develop and maintain a positive network of vendors, suppliers, and consultants, supporting LEO A DALY s image * Speak at conferences and submit articles for publications to become recognized as an industry leader * Prepare and monitor marketing plans and budgets for interior services * Develop proposal strategies and associated fees * Engage in contract negotiations * Actively participate in social, civic, trade/professional organizations to support marketing efforts Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * BS/BA Degree in Interior Design or related field * Required: NCIDQ * Minimum of 15 years of experience in interior design * Minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership/management role as a doer / seller * Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Hospitality and commercial sector * Proficiency with Auto CAD and MS Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project) * Working Knowledge of Revit, Photo Shop, Adobe Illustrator, Publisher, and InDesign * Knowledge of interior code * Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet/exceed strict deadlines * Work independently and provide input on proposal strategy, bid strategy, and contract compliance * The Los Angeles office of LEO A DALY regularly works with other offices of the Company. Candidate must collaboratively partner and workshare with these "remote" offices Preferred_Qualifications * Preferred Licenses: LEED EEO Information LEO A DALY Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. LEO A DALY Company is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department by phone at or by email at . For more information about your rights under the law, see EEO is law . Options Apply for this job online Apply Share Email this job to a friend Refer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Socialize this job opportunity to a friend, colleague, or family member: Show moreShow less

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