Director of Interior Design

Thomas James Homes • Culver City, CA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a visionary Director of Interior Design to lead our design function, inspire a team of talented designers, and elevate the customer journey from concept to completion. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative design leader who thrives on blending creativity, operational excellence, and customer experience to deliver exceptional homes that stand apart in the marketplace. If you're passionate about design trends, team development, luxury homebuilding, and creating unforgettable homeowner experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of progressive interior design experience, preferably within residential homebuilding, real estate development, hospitality, or luxury design environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing and developing design teams.
• Strong knowledge of residential architectural plans, finishes, materials, and construction processes.
• Exceptional customer-facing presentation and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within production, semi-custom, or luxury homebuilding.
• Knowledge of virtual design tools, 3D visualization, and design technology platforms.
• Experience managing design budgets, vendor relationships, and purchasing collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the division's interior design vision and strategy.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of interior designers and design professionals.
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build scalable processes that enhance design quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion an elevated, luxury design experience for every homeowner.
• Guide customers through personalization opportunities and design selections.
• Partner with Sales teams to showcase TJH's design philosophy and help customers envision their future homes.
• Ensure a seamless and engaging experience from contract through final design approval.
• Stay ahead of design trends, consumer preferences, and competitive offerings.
• Continuously evolve design collections, finish packages, and personalization options.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Collaborate with corporate design teams to influence future product offerings and design standards.
• Partner with Purchasing, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure design feasibility, value engineering opportunities, and execution excellence.
• Participate in plan reviews, frame walks, site visits, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive alignment across teams to ensure design intent is successfully delivered in the field.
• Manage design package updates, vendor relationships, and material selections.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director