Design Director, Interiors – Pembroke

Pembroke, the international real estate firm that acquires, develops and manages mixed-use, office and residential property, is recruiting a design director, interiors for its Boston office. The role appeared on Dezeen Jobs on 26 October 2026 and on Fidelity’s careers site on 29 October 2026 (requisition 2137467). The official posting gives a base salary range of $110,000 to $222,000 a year.

Over some twenty-five years Pembroke has grown to offices in Boston, San Francisco, London, Munich, Stockholm, Sydney, Tokyo and Washington DC, and it manages about 9.4 million square feet (876,000 square metres) across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. It invests the private capital of FMR LLC and FIL Limited. Its Boston portfolio includes the redevelopment of Commonwealth Pier on the waterfront and Proto, a 280-unit residential building in Kendall Square that it acquired in 2025.

The role

Reporting to the head of interior design, the new director will set interior and experiential design direction for selected residential and commercial development and capital projects in the United States and abroad, with an initial focus on multifamily housing. The work ranges from new multifamily schemes to lobby upgrades, amenity spaces, furniture and finish programmes, spec suites, test fits and marketing renderings.

• Guide the interior design process for development and capital projects, with value for end users and stakeholders as the priority
• Review presentations and construction documents against design intent, brand and quality standards
• Advance best practice in finishes, furniture, programming, inclusion, art strategy, sustainability and healthy materials
• Work with external consultants and contractors on design quality, drawings, renderings, schedule and budget
• Collaborate with development, marketing and asset management teams in domestic and international markets

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in architecture or interior design
• Strength in both concept design and delivery across interiors, furniture, finishes, programming, lighting, acoustics and AV technology
• Clear spoken, written and visual communication in a matrixed organisation
• Proficiency in Miro, Photoshop, InDesign, PowerPoint and Bluebeam, plus AutoCAD and/or Revit
• A self-motivated work style focused on quality and continuous improvement, and openness to different market customs

The job requires regular in-person presence in the office and domestic and international travel one to three times per quarter. Fidelity states that it will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position. Beyond base pay, the package may include a bonus or other variable pay, along with health care, retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave and educational assistance.

How to apply

Apply through the application link. Fidelity’s careers system lists 16 November 2026 as the end of the posting, while the Dezeen Jobs listing runs until 23 November 2026; the official posting adds that the window closes once the position is filled, so an early application is advisable.