Job Title: Director of Design & Project Coordinator Job Description The interior design project manager will spearhead the design effort, coordinate the design team, and manage all aspects of projects from initial concepts through completion. Responsibilities include attending client meetings to understand project vision, establishing and adhering to response deadlines, coordinating the interior design and specification team, overseeing the work of four junior designers, developing creative design schemes within budget, traveling occasionally to client locations nationwide, ensuring accurate product ordering, maintaining project schedules, and visiting sites to verify work adherence to specifications. Additionally, the role involves maintaining an up-to-date design center. Hard Skills + AutoCAD proficiency + Corporate/office commercial interior experience + Project management + Client-facing abilities Soft Skills + Creative design thinking + Team coordination + Effective communication + Time management Job Type This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 12 Months. Work Site This is a hybrid position requiring some days on-site in BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New Jersey and some days remote. Work Environment Our client recently rebranded and relocated to a state-of-the-art office in Berkeley Heights, NJ, operating on a hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). The firm, comprising 12 employees, focuses on higher-end projects ranging between $1 - $1.5 million, with a project pipeline of 10-15 active projects. The team is aiming to grow. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.