I am a national award-winning interior design leader with 25+ years of experience building and directing profitable interiors practices. I excel at aligning design strategy with financial performance, client objectives, and brand positioning to deliver compelling spaces for corporate and developer clients. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, leading teams to deliver design excellence while driving strategic business outcomes. I specialize in business development, pursuit strategy, and cultivating long-term client and consultant relationships. I lead teams, manage workload projections, oversee fee development, and maintain profitability while preserving design integrity. I am passionate about mentoring staff, advancing materials and technology, and contributing to the design community through leadership roles and industry engagement.

Julie Maleski Putzel

I am a national award-winning interior design leader with 25+ years of experience building and directing profitable interiors practices. I excel at aligning design strategy with financial performance, client objectives, and brand positioning to deliver compelling spaces for corporate and developer clients. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, leading teams to deliver design excellence while driving strategic business outcomes. I specialize in business development, pursuit strategy, and cultivating long-term client and consultant relationships. I lead teams, manage workload projections, oversee fee development, and maintain profitability while preserving design integrity. I am passionate about mentoring staff, advancing materials and technology, and contributing to the design community through leadership roles and industry engagement.

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I am a national award-winning interior design leader with 25+ years of experience building and directing profitable interiors practices. I excel at aligning design strategy with financial performance, client objectives, and brand positioning to deliver compelling spaces for corporate and developer clients. I thrive on cross-disciplinary collaboration, leading teams to deliver design excellence while driving strategic business outcomes.

I specialize in business development, pursuit strategy, and cultivating long-term client and consultant relationships. I lead teams, manage workload projections, oversee fee development, and maintain profitability while preserving design integrity. I am passionate about mentoring staff, advancing materials and technology, and contributing to the design community through leadership roles and industry engagement.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Founder & Principal Director at JMP Interiors
January 1, 2015 - Present
Founded and led a design practice responsible for strategic planning, financial performance, and market growth. Directed all aspects of business operations including business development, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and project oversight. Developed annual business plans aligned with revenue targets and market positioning. Built tiered service structures to improve efficiency and profitability. Drove long-range growth including expansion into corporate and developer consulting. Maintained a 75%+ conversion rate through strategic client positioning and disciplined pursuit processes. Oversaw full P&L, revenue forecasting, margin management, and cost controls; reviewed fee proposals and scope definitions; conducted workload projections and capacity planning. Fostered cross-disciplinary collaboration with architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants; standardized finish and FF&E specs; ensured alignment with project objectives and schedules. Recruited and mentored des

Education

Bachelor of Interior Design at Cazenovia College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2004

Qualifications

FOCUS Community Award - National Award Recipient
January 1, 2024 - May 4, 2026
Chapter President, ASID NYU/CE
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
ASID Speaker
January 1, 2023 - May 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Media & Entertainment, Other