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Interior Design Manager

On-site in Madrid·Full-time·Added 16 days ago (last checked 6 Nov)

Our summary

Salary
€40,000 - €48,000 a year

About €2,470 - €2,860 a month after tax.

Work mode
On-site, Madrid
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
English
Required
Experience
10+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • More than 10 years of experience leading high-complexity interior design projects.

  • Proven experience managing large and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Demonstrable track record in business development and client acquisition.

  • Excellent negotiation and influence skills.

  • High-level communication and presentation skills.

  • Ability to interact naturally with high-level clients.

  • Strategic profile, results-oriented, and with a business vision.

  • Availability to travel.

Nice to have

  • Experience in interior design projects from conceptualization to full development

  • Consolidated network of contacts in the real estate, hospitality, and architecture sectors.

  • Leadership ability

  • Professional English (C1 level or higher). Other languages will be valued.

Education & certifications

  • Degree in Architecture or Interior Architecture (additional training in Business Administration or Project Management is valued).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Joining one of the architecture firms with the greatest national and international experience.

  • Leading a strategic discipline with real growth potential.

  • Career plan.

  • Participating in emblematic national and international projects.

  • Autonomy to develop the area's strategy.

  • Highly collaborative and multidisciplinary environment.

  • Continuous professional development.

  • Competitive compensation, in accordance with the experience and responsibility of the position.

  • Flexible compensation.

  • Access to a corporate discount platform.

We are looking for much more than a designer.

We want to bring on a leader capable of inspiring teams, generating trust in clients, and turning the Interior Design area into a growth engine for L35. If you enjoy combining creativity, management, and business vision, this challenge is designed for you.

The role

At L35 Arquitectos, we understand architecture and design as tools to transform the way people live, work, and interact. Our team develops projects of great complexity and international impact, integrating innovation, technical excellence, and a strategic business vision.

We are looking to hire a Head of Interior Design to lead our Interior Design discipline, drive its growth, and contribute to the firm's positioning as a sector benchmark.

What you'll do

You will be the person responsible for leading the Interior Design area, ensuring excellence in projects, supporting business development, and representing L35 before clients, collaborators, and institutions.

We are looking for a profile with a solid track record in interior design and architecture, with the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, generate new business opportunities, and become a true brand ambassador.

Leadership of the area

  • Define the growth strategy for the Interior Design area.

  • Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary architecture and interior design teams.

  • Guarantee the technical, creative, and economic quality of projects.

  • Supervise planning, resources, deadlines, and profitability.

  • Drive innovation and best practices within the team.

Project management

  • Lead high-complexity projects from conceptualization to delivery.

  • Coordinate the relationship between clients, consultants, suppliers, and internal teams.

  • Identify risks and ensure compliance with quality, deadline, and cost objectives.

Business development

  • Detect new commercial opportunities.

  • Actively participate in bidding processes and competitions.

  • Prepare commercial proposals in coordination with the studio partners and defend them before clients.

  • Develop long-term relationships with developers, investors, hotel operators, companies, and large corporations.

  • Contribute to the growth of the Interior Design project portfolio.

Institutional representation

  • Act as a representative of L35 at national and international events.

  • Participate in conferences, round tables, and industry gatherings.

  • Strengthen relationships with strategic clients, suppliers, professional associations, and other stakeholder groups.

  • Enhance the visibility and reputation of the firm in the market.

Key Competencies

Inspiring leadership. Strategic vision. Client orientation. Business development. People management. Influence and negotiation. Excellence in design. Analytical capacity. Decision making. High-impact communication.

About L35 Arquitectos

L35 Arquitectos is an architecture firm with offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and Sotogrande. The firm emphasizes design excellence, teamwork, and a multidisciplinary approach, offering services in architecture and interior design. Their careers page highlights a people-focused culture with benefits like flexible working hours, restaurant tickets, and childcare vouchers.

Industry
Architecture
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Sotogrande

Good to know if you are moving

  • Offices in Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, and Sotogrande, providing multiple location options in Spain and Europe.
  • Benefits include flexible working hours, restaurant tickets, transport allowance, and childcare vouchers.
  • The firm values a positive workplace culture and professional development, as stated on their careers page.
  • Open to receiving unsolicited applications, indicating a proactive hiring approach for talent.
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