Director of Interior Design at Tarkett in Kansas City, Missouri, United States | Kablio

Role

Description

team leadership

client engagement

project delivery

design management

budget alignment

sustainability

Champion Your Future with Tarkett Sports and Ampere. Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing. The Director of Interior Design role is based in Kansas City, MO, reporting to the Principal Director of Sports Design, and supports Ampere’s architectural design, master planning, renovations, and visualizations of sports facilities.

In this position you will lead Ampere’s interior design practice, overseeing project delivery, mentoring the design team, and expanding market reach. You will act as the lead client partner, ensuring design excellence, technical accuracy, and contributing to firm-wide leadership and strategy.

You will grow and lead a dedicated interior design team, fostering a culture of excellence and mentorship while expanding the firm’s market share through strategic leadership and client engagement. Responsibilities include managing projects from concept through construction administration, aligning design intent with budget, and serving as the primary point of contact for major clients to nurture long-term relationships.

Lead and grow the interior design team, fostering mentorship and a culture of excellence.
Expand Ampere’s interior design market share through strategic client engagement.
Manage projects from concept through construction administration, aligning design intent with budget.
Serve as primary contact for major clients, building long-term relationships.
Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning and cultural development.
Champion the firm’s brand, values, and vision through servant leadership.
Commit to sustainability through renewable energy, reduced carbon footprint, and responsible manufacturing.

Requirements

ncidq

revit

adobe

bluebeam

leed ap

10+ years

Collaboration with firm leadership on strategic planning and cultural development will be essential, as will championing the firm’s brand, values, and vision through servant leadership and example-setting.

Success requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture, NCIDQ certification, and preferably additional credentials such as NCARB, RA, AIA, LEED AP, or WELL AP. Candidates must have at least 10 + years of professional interior design or architecture experience, a proven ability to lead teams, and experience growing a design practice while mentoring junior staff.

Technical expertise includes high proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and rendering software such as Lumion, Enscape, D5, or Twinmotion, together with strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, construction methods, FF&E, materiality, and detailing. A servant-leadership mindset, strong communication skills, and business development acumen are also required.

Require Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field and NCIDQ certification.
Prefer additional credentials such as NCARB, RA, AIA, LEED AP, or WELL AP.
Minimum 10+ years of interior design or architecture experience with proven team leadership.
High proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, D5, Twinmotion, etc.).
Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, construction methods, FF&E, materiality, and detailing.
Demonstrate servant-leadership mindset, strong communication, and business development acumen.

Benefits

The role offers a culture built on teamwork, respect, and an entrepreneurial spirit, with leadership invested in your growth and opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skill set. Competitive compensation, benefits, retirement options, flexible work arrangements, and a commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing round out the employee experience.

Offer collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with investment in professional growth.
Provide competitive salary, benefits, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1886

Year Established

The company was established in 1886.

100+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 100 countries worldwide.

130+ Years

History of Innovation

The company has a history spanning over 130 years.

Delivering sustainable, high-performance products.
Serves various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, offering a wide range of flooring solutions.
Portfolio includes vinyl, carpet, wood, and sports flooring, designed for both aesthetics and durability.
Notable projects include high-profile commercial spaces, sports arenas, and innovative residential designs.
Sets a standard for quality and sustainability in the flooring industry, with an ongoing focus on design and performance.

Culture + Values

Committed: We believe in going the extra mile to honor our promises.
Caring: We believe what we do matters and makes a difference in people’s lives.
Collaborative: We believe in trust based relationships and sharing experience, to be more agile and stronger, together.
Creative: We believe in exploring new ways and turning ideas into reality.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Emissions Reduction

Scope 1+2 GHG Emissions

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, validated by Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

27.5% Value-Chain Reduction

Scope 3 GHG Emissions

Target to achieve a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions across the full value chain by 2030.

30% Recycled Materials

Raw Materials Usage

Aim to achieve 30% recycled materials in production by 2030, up from 19% in 2024.

By 2030, reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2019 base year (Science‑Based Targets, SBTi‑validated).
Since 2019, Scope 1+2 emissions cut by 38%; CDP score of B (second‑highest maturity).
157 000 t of recycled materials used in production in 2024 (19% of raw materials); target: 30% by 2030.
124 000 t of end‑of‑life flooring collected through ReStart® over 14 years in 29 countries.
69% of raw materials in 2024 are renewable, abundant or recycled.
New commitments in 2023 include: −47% Scope 1+2 emissions from manufacturing vs 2019, reach 18% recycled materials share, Scope 3 emissions down −14% vs 2019.

Inclusion & Diversity

29% Women Managers

Current Representation

Currently, 29% of managers and senior executives are women.

65% Internal Hires

Management Recruitment

65% of management positions are filled internally.

80% Clear Roles

Employee Clarity

80% of employees find their roles and responsibilities clear.

71% Empowered

Employee Empowerment

71% of employees feel empowered with autonomy.

Foster a trust-based, respectful, inclusive environment where diversity of thinking is a key success driver.

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Flooring Solutions

Tarkett Sports – Leaders in sports construction & surfacing

Role

Description

team leadership

client engagement

project delivery

design management

budget alignment

sustainability

Lead and grow the interior design team, fostering mentorship and a culture of excellence.
Expand Ampere’s interior design market share through strategic client engagement.
Manage projects from concept through construction administration, aligning design intent with budget.
Serve as primary contact for major clients, building long-term relationships.
Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning and cultural development.
Champion the firm’s brand, values, and vision through servant leadership.
Commit to sustainability through renewable energy, reduced carbon footprint, and responsible manufacturing.

Requirements

ncidq

revit

adobe

bluebeam

leed ap

10+ years

Require Bachelor’s or Master’s in Interior Design, Architecture, or related field and NCIDQ certification.
Prefer additional credentials such as NCARB, RA, AIA, LEED AP, or WELL AP.
Minimum 10+ years of interior design or architecture experience with proven team leadership.
High proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, D5, Twinmotion, etc.).
Strong knowledge of building codes, ADA, construction methods, FF&E, materiality, and detailing.
Demonstrate servant-leadership mindset, strong communication, and business development acumen.

Benefits

Offer collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with investment in professional growth.
Provide competitive salary, benefits, retirement plans, and flexible work arrangements.

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded in 1886

Year Established

The company was established in 1886.

100+ Countries

Global Presence

Operates across over 100 countries worldwide.

130+ Years

History of Innovation

The company has a history spanning over 130 years.

Delivering sustainable, high-performance products.
Serves various sectors, including residential, commercial, and industrial spaces, offering a wide range of flooring solutions.
Portfolio includes vinyl, carpet, wood, and sports flooring, designed for both aesthetics and durability.
Notable projects include high-profile commercial spaces, sports arenas, and innovative residential designs.
Sets a standard for quality and sustainability in the flooring industry, with an ongoing focus on design and performance.

Culture + Values

Committed: We believe in going the extra mile to honor our promises.
Caring: We believe what we do matters and makes a difference in people’s lives.
Collaborative: We believe in trust based relationships and sharing experience, to be more agile and stronger, together.
Creative: We believe in exploring new ways and turning ideas into reality.

Environment + Sustainability

50% Emissions Reduction

Scope 1+2 GHG Emissions

Aim to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030, validated by Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

27.5% Value-Chain Reduction

Scope 3 GHG Emissions

Target to achieve a 27.5% reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions across the full value chain by 2030.

30% Recycled Materials

Raw Materials Usage

Aim to achieve 30% recycled materials in production by 2030, up from 19% in 2024.

By 2030, reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% from a 2019 base year (Science‑Based Targets, SBTi‑validated).
Since 2019, Scope 1+2 emissions cut by 38%; CDP score of B (second‑highest maturity).
157 000 t of recycled materials used in production in 2024 (19% of raw materials); target: 30% by 2030.
124 000 t of end‑of‑life flooring collected through ReStart® over 14 years in 29 countries.
69% of raw materials in 2024 are renewable, abundant or recycled.
New commitments in 2023 include: −47% Scope 1+2 emissions from manufacturing vs 2019, reach 18% recycled materials share, Scope 3 emissions down −14% vs 2019.