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Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Director – Interior Architecture & Design

Interior DesignConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeIrvine, CA, USANo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of experience in interior design.
  • Prior experience leading a team or studio.
  • Experience preparing proposals.
  • Experience developing and maintaining client relationships in the local market.
  • A bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
  • Ability to lead and foster a team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the group's finances, business development, operations, and team-member management.
  • Ensure all client and consultant proposals and contracts are in place.
  • Review and approve project budget reports before contract execution.
  • Maintain the group's organizational charts and continuously review office forecasts, financials, and current and future staffing needs with the Region's operations manager.
  • Oversee group operations in collaboration with the Operations Manager.
  • Ensure a positive team culture, morale, and general wellbeing.
  • Review monthly project revenue projections and provide necessary weekly updates.
  • Prepare a monthly business report and participate in monthly meetings.
  • Develop business and client relationships to increase market share and win work.
  • Attend business development and networking functions and set up regular networking meetings with client and industry contacts.
  • Use the Ware Malcomb customer relationship management system to track business development activity.
  • Review the group's scheduled workload and attend scheduling meetings.
  • Proactively manage project liability issues.
  • Stay connected with the team through recurring scheduled meetings and communication.
  • Collaborate with the Ware Malcomb Talent Acquisition team to recruit new team members.

Desired Qualifications

  • Registered Interior Designer, Licensed Architect, or NCIDQ Certification is strongly preferred.

About the Company

Ware Malcomb

Full-service design firm: architecture, planning, interiors

Ware Malcomb provides architecture, planning, interior design, civil engineering, branding, and building measurement for commercial, corporate, industrial, healthcare, science/technology, retail, and residential sectors. Its projects combine multidisciplinary services with data-informed decisions and market insights to tailor solutions to each client and build long-term relationships. The firm differentiates itself with an integrated, end-to-end offering under one roof, strong client service, and attention to how trends like nearshoring and post-pandemic workspace changes affect design. Its goal is to deliver practical, high-quality design and consulting solutions that help clients adapt to changing business realities while growing through ongoing collaborations.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
N/A
Total funding
$8.1M
Headquarters
Irvine, CA
Founded
1972

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