Interior Design Manager

Five Iron Golf is seeking an Interior Design Manager to guide interior design for franchise locations and some corporate stores. The role supports franchisees in applying approved brand design schemes and coordinates design decisions, documentation, and execution with internal teams and project partners.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary interior design resource for franchisees, guiding them through approved design schemes, selections, and brand standards
• Develop and coordinate furniture layouts and selections, finish palettes and placement, light fixture selections, and signage
• Coordinate murals and artwork, including placement, sizing, artist or vendor communication, and installation requirements
• Encourage consistent use of preapproved finishes, furnishings, and design elements while identifying thoughtful solutions for location-specific needs
• Review proposed substitutions and custom design requests, providing recommendations and seeking approval from the VP of Interior Design and Art as needed
• Prepare and maintain design presentations, specifications, schedules, and selection documentation so franchisees and project teams have clear direction
• Work closely with the Franchise Project Manager and Construction Manager to align design decisions with budgets, project schedules, site conditions, and construction requirements
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, vendors, artists, and franchisees to resolve design questions and support accurate execution
• Track design decisions and approvals across multiple franchise projects, communicating outstanding items and deadlines
• Help maintain and refine franchise design guidelines, approved product libraries, and design schemes as the brand grows
• Experience with design standards use, development and execution preferred

Requirements:

• Experience in interior design, ideally within hospitality, entertainment, restaurant, retail, or other commercial environments
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with clients, vendors, and construction teams
• Strong skills in space planning, furniture selection, finish specification, lighting selection, and integrating art and signage into a cohesive interior
• The ability to work within established brand standards while finding creative, practical solutions for unique spaces
• Familiarity with commercial materials and furnishings, including durability, maintenance, cost, and lead-time considerations
• The ability to read and communicate through floor plans, elevations, finish schedules, and other design documentation
• Proficiency in design and presentation software, such as AutoCAD or Google SketchUp
• Ability to develop sketches such as furniture layouts and elevations, and/or details
• Clear communication, strong organization, and a collaborative approach to working with franchisees and project partners
• A degree in interior design, interior architecture, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant commercial interior design work
• Expert interpersonal skills
• Highly Organized
• Multi-tasker
• Project management experience
• Open and eager to learn new sales skills and work in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with design standards use, development and execution preferred
• Ideally 4-7 years of experience
• Adobe Creative Suite preferable but not required
• Franchise experience strongly preferred