Director of Interior Design

Champion Your Future with Tarkett Sports and Ampere.  Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing.

We are seeking a Director of Interior Design to support our team at Ampere, which specializes in architectural design services, master planning, renovations, and conceptual visualizations of sports facilities. Based in a central location for U.S. sports design and architecture, Ampere brings its industry-leading talent to exciting projects across North America.  

The Director of Interior Design will be working from our office in Kansas City, MO reporting to our Principal Director of Sports Design. The Director of Interior Design leads Ampere’s interior design practice, managing project delivery, mentoring the design team, expanding market reach, and serving as lead client partner. Ensures design excellence, technical accuracy, and contributes to firmwide leadership and strategy.

Ampere is part of Tarkett Sports; born from an entrepreneurial spirit and driven to find better solutions, Tarkett Sports challenges the status quo and continues to change the game for athletes and facility owners—pioneering innovations that have reshaped entire industries.

Our team is made up of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field.

From architectural design and full-scope construction to a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions, we lead with passion, pride, and purpose.

Trusted at every level, from professional stadiums to local community venues, Tarkett Sports is at the surface of over 80,000 installations – highlighted by projects in NFL, CFL, MLS, and at renowned NCAA division I programs.   

Join the team behind renowned names like FieldTurf, Beynon Sports, ClassicCourt, GrassMaster, Tarkett Sports Indoor and Tarkett Sports Construction. Help us build the next world-class venue.

What you’ll do:

As the Director of Interior Design, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our interior design practice. You’ll lead with purpose, inspire with vision, and deliver with precision.

• Grow and lead a dedicated interior design team, fostering a culture of excellence and mentorship
• Expand Ampere’s market share in interior design services through strategic leadership and client engagement
• Manage projects from concept through construction administration, ensuring design intent and budget alignment
• Serve as the primary point of contact for major clients, nurturing long-term relationships
• Collaborate with firm leadership on strategic planning and cultural development
• Champion the firm’s brand, values, and vision through servant leadership and example-setting

What you need for success:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Interior Design, Interior Architecture, or Architecture from an accredited program

• NCIDQ Certification (required)
• Additional credentials preferred: NCARB, RA, AIA, LEED AP, WELL AP

Experience

• 10+ years of professional experience in interior design or architecture
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex, multi-phase projects
• Experience growing design practice and mentoring junior staff

Technical & Design Skills

• High proficiency in: Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Rendering software (Lumion, Enscape, D5, Twinmotion, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Building codes, ADA, construction methods, and documentation standards
  • FF&E, materiality, and detailing
  • 3D modeling, rendering, and presentation graphics
• Design excellence in:
  • Conceptual thinking and problem-solving
  • Hospitality-infused design across diverse project types
  • Space planning, material selection, and aesthetic detailing

Leadership & Communication

• Servant leadership mindset with a commitment to firm decisions and culture
• Ability to manage multiple teams and deadlines with clarity and confidence
• Business development acumen and client retention skills
• Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication
• Comfortable presenting to clients, stakeholders, and review boards

What you can expect:

• A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit
• Leadership that invests in your growth and career development
• Opportunities to take on new challenges, cross-train, and expand your skillset
• Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements
• A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact

Sound like your kind of team?

If you’re ready to bring your passion and talent to a company that champions your future, we want to hear from you.  Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that plays to win!

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.