Head of Design
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About the Role
integra.works seeks a Head of Design for a senior, hands-on design leadership role with direct ownership of marquee commercial interior projects. You will independently handle design mandates, develop space plans, and work directly with clients.
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Responsibilities
- Independently handle design mandates for large scale commercial interior projects
- Develop space plans, layouts, and design concepts aligned with client needs and brand ethos
- Create and deliver design presentations, mood boards, and visualization outputs
- Work directly with clients, including CXOs and senior leadership, to understand requirements and present design solutions
- Collaborate with business development teams during pitches to provide strong design led perspectives
- Partner with execution, procurement, and estimation teams to ensure seamless translation of design intent into delivery
- Utilize company's proprietary VR technology to enhance design visualization and client experience
- Support the AVP – Design and leadership team in driving design excellence and maintaining brand standards
Requirements
- 8–12 years of professional experience in commercial/workplace interior design
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field
- Strong portfolio of independently handled large scale corporate/commercial projects
- Excellent design software proficiency (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, VR tools preferred)
- Strong communication, presentation, and client interaction skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balancing creativity with practical execution
- Prior experience with design or design build firms
- Familiarity with green building certifications (LEED, WELL, IGBC)
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Job Summary
- We are hiring for our client a Head of Design to take on a senior, hands on design leadership role with direct ownership of marquee projects.
- This is not a traditional people management position; the role is primarily individual contributor focused.
- The position emphasizes end to end design ownership, including conceptualization, client engagement, and delivery excellence.
Responsibilities
- Independently handle design mandates for large scale commercial interior projects.
- Develop space plans, layouts, and design concepts aligned with client needs and brand ethos.
- Create and deliver design presentations, mood boards, and visualization outputs.
- Work directly with clients, including CXOs and senior leadership, to understand requirements and present design solutions.
- Collaborate with business development teams during pitches to provide strong design led perspectives.
- Partner with execution, procurement, and estimation teams to ensure seamless translation of design intent into delivery.
- Utilize company's proprietary VR technology to enhance design visualization and client experience.
- Support the AVP – Design and leadership team in driving design excellence and maintaining brand standards.
Qualifications
- 8–12 years of professional experience in commercial/workplace interior design.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field.
- Strong portfolio of independently handled large scale corporate/commercial projects.
- Excellent design software proficiency (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, VR tools preferred).
- Strong communication, presentation, and client interaction skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, balancing creativity with practical execution.
- Prior experience with design or design build firms, familiarity with green building certifications (LEED, WELL, IGBC), and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced environment.
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