Head of Interiors | Senior Associate | Associate Principal

An outstanding opportunity exists for an accomplished Interior Design leader to join a highly regarded multidisciplinary design practice and lead the growth of its interiors division.

This strategic appointment will suit an experienced Senior Associate, Principal or emerging Director seeking a platform to influence business direction, drive growth and shape a market-leading interiors offering.

Our client is an established and respected design practice delivering complex, design-led projects across a diverse range of sectors, including Transport, Commercial, Energy, Entertainment, F&B; and Hotels . With a strong reputation for design excellence, technical expertise and client service, the practice continues to secure high-profile projects across both public and private sectors.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Directors, you will lead the interiors business, overseeing design quality, project delivery, team development and business growth.

This role offers the prospect to build upon an established interiors capability while playing a key role in the broader strategic direction of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and grow the interiors business nationally
- Drive business development, client engagement and market presence
- Secure new opportunities and build a sustainable pipeline of work
- Lead projects from concept through to delivery
- Mentor, develop and inspire a high-performing team
- Oversee project profitability, resourcing and operational performance
- Maintain excellence in design,



documentation and technical delivery
- Contribute to the strategic growth and leadership of the practice

About You

You are a commercially astute design leader with a proven ability to deliver projects, build client relationships and contribute to business growth.

You will bring:

- 10+ years' experience in Interior Design, Architecture or a related discipline
- Leadership experience within a design, architecture or multidisciplinary practice
- Strong project experience across commercial, workplace, hospitality and/or residential sectors
- Demonstrated success in winning work and developing long-term client relationships
- Strong commercial awareness and project financial management skills
- Exceptional leadership, communication and stakeholder management abilities
- An entrepreneurial mindset and genuine passion for growing teams and businesses
- Make your own mark on the leadership of the practice.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Senior leadership position with genuine influence and autonomy
- Opportunity to shape and growing a interiors portfolio
- Diverse project portfolio spanning Transport, Commercial, Energy, Entertainment, F&B; and Hotel sectors
- Strong existing client relationships and project pipeline
- Collaborative and design-focused culture
- Competitive remuneration package
- Long-term career pathway, including potential future equity opportunities

If you are an established Associate, Senior Associate, Principal looking to make a meaningful impact within a respected design practice, we welcome a confidential conversation.

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📌 Interior Design Lead (Melbourne)
🏢 Recruitment First Australia
📍 Melbourne