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**Design Director, Interiors** drives interior design for Pembroke's global development projects. Key responsibilities include guiding design processes, reviewing presentations, advancing design best practices, and collaborating with internal teams. Requirements include a bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design, expertise in conceptual design and practical implementation, and proficiency in graphic and design software like Miro, Photoshop, and AutoCAD. This role is based in Boston, requires regular in-person presence, and minimal international travel.
- Compensation
- $110,000 – $222,000 USD
- City
- Boston
- Country
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, Australia, Japan
Currency: $ (USD)
Full Job Description
Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.
Job Description:
Design Director, Interiors
The Team
Pembroke is an international real estate advisor that acquires, develops, and manages properties and places specializing in mixed-use, office, and residential environments in the worlds leading cities. Were united by a belief that real estate is more than just buildings. Our mission is to create long-term value through our global expertise, local knowledge, and passion for real estate. Comprised of experts across a variety of fields, our team consistently strives for excellence, achieves with integrity, and embraces collaboration.
Over the past twenty-five years, weve grown to include offices in Boston, San Francisco, London, Munich, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo, and Washington DC, and manage approximately 9.4 million sq ft/876,000 sq m in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. Facilitating the private capital of our investors FMR LLC and FIL Limited, we invest in global markets with long-term growth potential.
The Role
Pembroke is seeking a design-focused, highly communicative professional to guide interior design direction for residential and commercial development and capital projects for Pembroke. This role will be based in Boston and will report into the Head of Interior Design. You will work closely with the Head of Interior Design and the firms development team, to shape the interior and experiential design for select domestic and international assets within our multifamily and commercial portfolio.
You will apply creative and strategic thinking and leverage holistic placemaking principles to deliver thoughtful, highquality interior environments. You will collaborate with internal Pembroke development professionals, marketing teams, and asset managers to strengthen the Interior Design teams core competencies across commercial, workplace, and multifamily residential design.
You will also coordinate with external contractors and consultants responsible for executing interior environments, supporting the design and delivery of projects ranging from new multifamily developments to commercial lobby improvements, amenities, furniture and finish programs, corporate spec suites, test fits, marketing renderings, and other interior design initiatives across the Pembroke portfolio.
This position requires consistent verbal and visual communication with multiple stakeholders in a matrixed organization. You will help refine processes and protocols to ensure accuracy of design intent, adherence to construction quality expectations, and alignment with schedule and budget. Cultural awareness and openness to varying methodologies and market customs are essential, as travel to select global markets should be anticipated.
Key Responsibilities
The Design Director, Interiors will:
- Guide and direct the interior design process for Pembrokes development and capital projects, prioritizing value creation for end users and stakeholders.
- Review presentations and construction documents to ensure alignment with design intent, brand, and quality principles, with an initial focus on multifamily residential projects.
- Advance design best practices across finishes, furniture, programming, inclusion principles, art strategy, sustainability, and healthy materials.
- Partner closely with the Head of Interior Design to establish cohesive design direction that reflects high design quality and supports efficient consultant workflows.
- Coordinate with external consultants and contractors to maintain design quality, align drawings and renderings, provide timely technical and design input, and meet schedule and budget expectations.
- Collaborate with internal teamsincluding Pembroke development, design, marketing, and asset managementacross domestic and international markets.
The Expertise and Skills You Bring
- A bachelors degree in Architecture or Interior Design.
- Strength in both conceptual design and practical implementation, across interiors, furniture, finishes, programming, lighting, acoustics, and AV technology.
- Collaboration skills, with the ability to build constructive relationships across internal and external teams.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills across disciplines and organizational levels.
- Proficiency in graphic and design software such as Miro, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint, Bluebeam, and drafting tools such as AutoCAD and/or Revit.
- A selfmotivated, performancedriven work style, with an emphasis on quality and continuous improvement.
In office and travel expectations: This role requires regular, in person office presence and requires domestic and international travel 13 times per quarter.
Fidelitys Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.
Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidates relevant experience, and other factors.
Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.
We offer a wide range of benefits to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career. Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.
Please be advised that Fidelitys business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.
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Benefits that balance life and work
From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.
Company overview
Company overview
At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.
Reasonable accommodations
Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to accommodations@fmr.com, or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.
Equal opportunity employer
Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.
Applicant screening
At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.
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