Interior Design Director - Boston, Massachusetts, , United States

We are seeking a bold, future-focused Interior Design Director to lead our award-winning Boston interior design practice. This is more than a leadership role—it's a rare opportunity to shape the next era of interior environments at one of the most innovative interdisciplinary des ...

Job description

We are seeking a bold, future-focused Interior Design Director to lead our award-winning Boston interior design practice. This is more than a leadership role—it's a rare opportunity to shape the next era of interior environments at one of the most innovative interdisciplinary design firms on the planet. 

As a member of the studio's leadership team, you'll partner closely with the Architecture Design Director to champion ideas that challenge convention, promote sustainability and equity, and elevate the human experience through design. You'll help define what's next—not just what's now. 

We're looking for someone with the vision to inspire, the rigor to deliver, and the passion to build teams, relationships, and culture. 

What You'll Lead 

Design Excellence - You'll lead the creative direction of interior projects—whether standalone or integrated—pushing boundaries in sustainability, material health, and craft. You'll ensure every detail aligns with our mission: design a better, more just world. 

Studio Culture - You'll shape an inclusive, creative studio environment where ideas thrive. You'll recruit, mentor, and grow the next generation of design leaders. 

Client Relationships - As a strategic partner and design advocate, you'll build trust with clients from day one and position our studio as a go-to for bold, values-driven design. 

Integrated Collaboration - You'll work hand-in-hand with architects, planners, consultants, and researchers to develop truly interdisciplinary solutions. 

Business Development - You'll lead pursuits, craft narratives, and represent the Boston studio in interviews and market-facing efforts. 

What You Bring 

• 15+ years of interior design leadership across a range of project types (workplace, education, healthcare, civic, or others).
• Professional licensure (e.g., NCIDQ, Architectural license).
• An inspiring design portfolio, including recognized or award-winning work.
• Deep fluency in interior codes, systems, and standards.
• Experience guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through delivery.
• Strong client communication, negotiation, and budget management skills.
• Experience in Revit, Rhino, Grasshopper, Adobe Suite, Enscape, and VRay.
• Direct experience in coordinating consultants, including Lighting, Acoustics, AV, MEPFP and Structure. 

Preferred Credentials 

• Bachelor's degree in interior design, architecture, or a related field.
• LEED GA required within 6 months of hire; WELL AP or Living Future Accreditation a plus. 

Who You Are 

• A visionary thinker and dynamic communicator.
• A creative leader driven by purpose and curiosity.
• A champion of sustainability, equity, and inclusion in design.
• A mentor who thrives on building talent and empowering teams.
• A collaborator who believes the best ideas are shared. 

This is your chance to leave a legacy—not just a footprint. If you're ready to lead interior design at the highest level of innovation, join us in shaping a more beautiful, healthy, and equitable world—from the inside out. 

Please submit a portfolio of design work that expresses both the quality of your completed projects and your unique design passions.

Salary Range Information 

We foster a culture that is diverse and inclusive and strive for pay practices that are fair, and competitive and reflect our commitment to pay equity. Our compensation decisions include but are not limited to a candidate's qualifications including skill sets, education, experience and training, licensure and certifications credentials if applicable, and business-related factors. This practice extends to all employees, including performance considerations for merit increases, job promotions, and transfer opportunities. We additionally review our pay practices, conduct pay equity audits, and ensure our managers are trained in our pay practices on an annual basis. At the time of posting this job advertisement, the annual pay salary range for this position in Boston is between $153,100 and $225,000.

 Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion  

At Perkins&Will we believe that inclusion spurs creativity and that innovation is born from an engaged culture of diverse people + ideas. By moving beyond barriers and stereotypes of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, medical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status; we are committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities and clients we serve.  

"Design has the power to inspire joy, uplift lives, and strengthen the spirit of community." 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Perkins&Will has established and adopted an Equal Employment Opportunity Employment policy ("EEO"), which is part of the Company's Human Resources Policy. The purpose of this EEO policy is to ensure that all employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis, and without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law. In some cases, local laws and regulations may provide greater protections than those outlined here and employees will be covered by the laws of their local jurisdiction.