What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Corporate Interiors position at Vickers Design Group?
General Description of Role:
The director manages multiple teams led by Project Managers/Senior Interior Designers. Has ultimate responsibility for the performance of the teams, promotes VDG values/culture, responsible for resource management, quality, and financial performance.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee Tenant Solutions and Landlord Solutions teams
• Foster positive studio environment, resolve conflict, lead by example
• Provide constructive feedback to ensure teammates are always learning/ growing
• Manage expectations of Project Manager/Senior Interior Designers and teammates
• Be approachable/supportive/encouraging of all teammates
• Promote an inclusive environment, demonstrate fair, consistent, and objective evaluation of each situation/teammate to establish trust in the team and maintain confidentiality
• Develop team leads in core responsibilities for their roles, set goals with project leads for each team, check in regularly
• Mentor all teammates in the execution of their responsibilities with the assistance of the Project Manager/Senior Interior Designers
• Conduct performance reviews with the assistance of the Project Manager/Senior Interior Designers, provide clear paths for growth for all teammates
• Lead staff forecasting and recruitment for corporate studios, including interviews through hiring.
• Consistently meet with Project Manager/Senior Interior Designers to discuss teammate performance, workload, team needs, scheduling, processes
• Be knowledgeable about projects within the teams
• Prioritize and effectively meet deadlines/provide high quality service to clients. Attend project meetings as needed
• Provide QC support on all projects.
• Prepare project budgets proposals, schedules, and revenue forecasting.
• Maintain and build upon existing client relationships, participate in business development to gain new clients
• Participate in pitches for new work or renewal of existing work
• Keep a pulse on client satisfaction, solicit feedback and areas of improvement.
• Coordinate on-boarding with leadership team and new teammates.
• Perform lessons learned from post-mortem on projects with team.
• Manages PTO requests, expense reports, and timesheets of teams.
• Coordinate workflow between studios when projects are shared between them
• Review contracts for projects with firm counsel.
• Establish and maintain project success measures.
Requirements
- Accredited professional degree in Interior Design, Architecture or related field.
- Focused experience (15 years) in Workplace and Landlord Tenant Design
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment
- Strong project management and leadership skills
Compensation & Benefits
This role offers competitive annual salary, as well as a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and more.
EEOC statement
Vickers Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as part of our culture. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected category.
