Commercial Interior Design Lead

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Interior Designer to lead our Office & Workplace design team in delivering innovative, high-quality design solutions for B2B clients, with a primary focus on office and workplace environments. This role requires a blend of design expertise, business acumen, critical thinking, and leadership to drive both creative excellence and business results.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in commercial office interior design, strong financial and strategic decision-making skills, and the ability to manage projects, mentor teams, and collaborate cross-functionally to achieve revenue and profitability goals.

Location: This is a fully remote role. 

What You'll Do

Office Design Strategy & Project Execution

• Lead a team of Commercial Office interior designers in providing inspiring, comprehensive interior design services for workplace projects.
• Drive the execution of high-potential new business opportunities by executing design concepting, space planning, deliverable development and project execution:  
• Utilize AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and rendering software to create and present high-quality design deliverables.
• Space planning to code, develop programming, create FF&E specifications, and generate parts lists.
• Develop fabric and finish palettes, aligning with brand and client needs.
• Establish project budgets and timelines in collaboration with sales and project management teams.
• Understand the competitive landscape in commercial office, hospitality, and homebuilder/model home projects. Identify our strengths, gaps, and revenue opportunities.
• Utilize quantitative and qualitative data to influence roadmaps, make strategic trade-offs, and drive high-impact business decisions.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations to bring fresh, competitive ideas to customers.

Business & Financial Management

• Own and manage the team’s P&L, tracking opportunity throughput, sales and profitability.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and project outcomes, and optimize financial and operational performance.
• Lead and participate in customer and supplier meetings, building strong relationships and effectively representing Wayfair Professional externally. 
  Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
• Coach and mentor team members on design execution, presentation skills, and business impact.
• Manage performance and development, ensuring continuous skill growth within the team.
• Proactively staff high-priority projects, escalating roadblocks when necessary to maintain momentum and meet business objectives.
• Partner with commercial, sales, marketing and other designers to refine concepts and execute projects that align to a shared vision and strategic objectives 

Travel Expectations

• Travel as needed to customer locations and …