Interior Design Creative DirectorBaker Barrios Architects • Tampa, Florida, United States
Interior Design Creative Director
Baker Barrios Architects
- Tampa, Florida, United States
- Tampa, Florida, United States
Über
The position is designed to fill a critical creative design leadership role while Baker Barrios formalizes our long‑term Interior Design practice structure. The Interior Design Creative Director will provide senior‑level interior design mentorship to support design quality and culture within the living practice, focusing on leadership, concept development, and creative judgment rather than day‑to‑day operational management.
The Interior Design Creative Director partners closely with architectural leadership, project teams, and clients to elevate the experiential quality of Living projects while preserving design intent throughout all phases of work. The role works in partnership with Practice Leadership, maintaining equal creative authority while operating with a clearly defined division of responsibilities.
Core Responsibilities
Design Vision and Creative Authority
Establish and champion the interior design vision for Living Studio projects.
Serve as the final creative authority for interior design direction prior to executive escalation.
Develop compelling design narratives, experiential strategies, and conceptual frameworks that elevate Living environments.
Lead design intent across space planning, materiality, color, lighting, FF&E, and interior architecture.
Ensure design excellence and consistency across all phases – from concept through construction and installation.
Protect design intent throughout documentation and delivery, collaborating closely with technical teams.
Integration with Architecture and Vision Studio
Partner with architectural design leadership to ensure seamless integration between architecture and interiors.
Operate as a market‑sector‑embedded creative leader, while remaining tethered to Vision Studio and the Chief Creative Officer.
Participate in firm‑wide design reviews, critiques, and charrettes to reinforce Baker Barrios’ design culture and standards.
Furniture, FF&E, and Experiential Depth
Lead the integration of furniture and FF&E design as a core component of Living and hospitality‑influenced projects.
Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure furniture strategy aligns with design narrative, user experience, and brand positioning.
Contribute to defining how furniture design interfaces with interior architecture across Living projects.
Client Engagement and Representation
Serve as a creative ambassador for Baker Barrios’ Living interiors.
Lead or support client visioning sessions, workshops, and key presentations.
Present design concepts clearly, persuasively, and at a senior level.
Balance client input with strong creative judgment, maintaining the integrity of the design vision.
Mentorship, Culture, and Practice Building
Mentor interior designers and emerging leaders through critique, guidance, and example.
Help rebuild a strong Interior Design culture, reinforcing identity, craft, and creative confidence.
Contribute to the evolution of Baker Barrios’ interior design standards, best practices, and brand expression.
Support DACI initiatives and long‑term efforts to establish Interior Design as a Center of Excellence with specialized studios.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture
NIDQ and/or LEED preferred
Experience
10‑15+ years of professional experience in Interior Design or Architecture
Deep experience in Multi‑Family and Mixed‑Use Living environments
Demonstrated leadership in design concept development and client‑facing presentations
Skills and Attributes
Exceptional design sensibility and creative judgment
Strong understanding of interior architecture, materials, FF&E, and furniture
Ability to influence, mentor, and lead without relying on formal authority
Confident, collaborative, and aligned with Baker Barrios’ Mission, Vision, and Values
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Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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