LEVY DYKEMA is seeking a Director of Interior Design in our Austin office. The ideal candidate is passionate about design, a proven leader and mentor, and has a track record of earning, developing, and maintaining client relationships. 

The Director of Interior Design (DOI) is a mission-critical role who will oversee every aspect of the Interiors Studio. We have a talented team in place and are looking for someone to provide direction and vision to their efforts. The DOI should be forward-thinking, focused on human-centric design, and willing to teach.

In this role, you will have a variety of responsibilities that can be broken into three categories – business development, design, and mentoring. These responsibilities include:

• Building a book of business across a variety of project sectors and extend the existing book of business

• Extending existing relationships and fostering connections between members of our team and the broker community

• Setting fees, scope, and schedules for projects

• Refining the design process to efficiently deliver award-winning designs that satisfy our clients’ needs

• Demonstrating thought leadership through publications, speaking engagements, and client interactions

• Working with clients to develop project concepts, program, and project goals

• Providing regular feedback to the studio and helping ensure that everyone on the team is growing and thriving

• Leading project teams by providing creative input throughout all phases of projects

• Resolving design and technical issues

  LEVY DYKEMA is looking for a DOI with the following:

• Degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or similar; licensure strongly preferred

• 20+ years of relevant interior design experience with a strong design background in a variety of project types including corporate commercial, student housing, multifamily, restaurant, and residential

• Ability to develop lasting relationships with their team, their clients, and their stakeholders

• Outstanding presentation skills and proven ability to convey their vision to the team and client

• Proficiency in Revit and/or Sketchup, Lumion and/or Enscape, Bluebeam, and Adobe CS are all big pluses

• A love of teaching!

LEVY DYKEMA is proud of our diversity – in our team, in our projects, and in the work each person does to deliver our clients’ success. People here are quick to lend a hand, supportive, and excited about both teaching and learning. We believe everyone has something to contribute and on a project team, each member gets the opportunity to influence the outcome of the project.

We engage our clients throughout the process to develop amazing solutions that meet their needs, intentions, and budgets. We elevate design through a balance of innovation and sound principles, where the focus is on the client experience throughout.
LEVY DYKEMA is proud to bring a renewed focus to our clients and our craft.

We’re looking for people as exceptional as we are – entrepreneurial, adaptable, and fun to be around. We pride ourselves on a “no drama” workplace; we enjoy each other’s company but know when it’s time to bear down and get the work done.

At LEVY DYKEMA, part of our Texas Contemporary™ spirit is our dedication to giving back to the community. We accomplish this through our community volunteer work as a company and individually. Paid time off is provided to our employees for their volunteer work every month. LEVY DYKEMA offers additional benefits including full medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, IRA matching, wellness programs, paid parking in downtown Austin, and a paid “Birthday Holiday”. We are excited to have you join our team!

If you’re interested in joining the LEVY DYKEMA team, please apply for the “Director of Interior Design” role through our portal at https://www.levydykema.com/careers. We can’t wait to hear from you!