Director of Design

Summary: The Director of Design is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing MOI design initiatives, managing the regional design team, and driving departmental excellence through coaching, accountability, and performance management. This role defines and upholds clear standards of excellence aligned with MOI’s business objectives, ensuring consistency in design delivery, operational efficiency, and client experience.

The Director of Design partners cross-functionally with Sales, Project Management, and Operations to deliver high-quality, efficient, and profitable outcomes, while building a strong team culture rooted in growth, collaboration, and ownership.

Essential Functions:

• Leadership & Team Development – Lead, coach, and develop the design team while fostering a culture of accountability, growth, and engagement
• Operational Excellence & KPI Management – Oversee performance against key financial and operational metrics, ensuring efficiency and profitability
• Design Quality & Client Experience – Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, accurate, and professional design packages
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with Sales, Project Management, and Operations to drive aligned project execution
• Talent Acquisition & Development – Recruit, develop, and retain top design talent while building a strong pipeline
• Strategic Alignment & Execution – Align design initiatives with business goals and drive continuous improvement and innovation

Task Expectations:

• Oversee all MOI design initiatives and ensure alignment with defined Excellence Pillars
• Manage the regional design team to deliver high-quality, accurate, and efficient design packages
• Monitor team performance against financial, operational, and quality KPIs
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, workflows, and team effectiveness
• Conduct performance reviews tied to both individual growth and business outcomes
• Collaborate with Sales, PM, and Operations to ensure strong project execution and client experience
• Manage departmental budgets and align staffing with revenue forecasts
• Facilitate training programs to strengthen product knowledge, technical skills, and consulting capabilities
• Maintain a strong team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and ownership

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinker with ability to align design initiatives with organizational vision and business goals
• Strong leadership presence with a focus on coaching, accountability, and team development
• Financial and operational acumen with ability to manage performance against KPIs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

MOI Leadership Competencies:

• Strategic Alignment
• Adaptability & Growth
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Integrity & Trust

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience, with 8+ years of professional experience. Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence teams, and drive performance is required.

Base Pay Range: $111,225 - $155,275 + company incentive

Benefits

You will be eligible to participate in the benefit programs offered to all full-time employees working at least 30 hours per week. Health benefits include - medical/dental/vision, health savings account, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, dependent care flex spending, and employee assistance program. In addition - PTO, paid holidays, paid parental leave for eligible employees, 401(k) match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), and other perks & benefits.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers to operate equipment or technology, and communicate verbally and in writing. The employee may occasionally be required to bend, reach, lift, or move objects up to [25 pounds]. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Travel:

Occasional regional travel to our offices located in Baltimore, DC, Richmond, Charlottesville, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach.

Working Conditions:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This role typically operates in an office and/or warehouse setting with moderate noise levels and temperature-controlled environment. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• **All MOI hires are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen.***