Interior Design Manager

BallenIsles Country Club • Bradenton, FL

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About The Position

RealFood Hospitality, Strategy and Design (RFHSD), part of the Troon family of brands, is seeking an Interior Design Manager to apply design expertise—preferably in hospitality and foodservice—to kitchen, bar, and foodservice projects and client experiences. The position works closely with the Design Team to support and execute the full range of client work, drawing on experience to help the team and clients achieve successful hospitality designs.

This is a seasonal position lasting six months or less, with the potential to transition to a full-time permanent role at the discretion of company management and Troon HR. The Interior Design Manager reports to the Interior Project Design Manager and manages projects from site visit and concept development through procurement, installation, and completion. The role coordinates clients, internal teams, vendors, contractors, and consultants; develops concepts, budgets, schedules, presentations, plans, drawings, and specifications; and supports project delivery, quality, sales, and business-development efforts.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–7 years of experience in a senior- or mid-level design role, or an equivalent role at another firm.
• Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working professionally with a diverse range of people, internally and externally.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to excellence in personal conduct and work.
• Ability to multitask and pivot quickly between projects, conversations, and tasks.
• Spatial problem-solving ability, including preparing alternative design solutions quickly.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu, Canva or similar presentation software, Microsoft Excel, and a 3D rendering/modeling program such as Revit; ability to learn new programs easily.
• Understanding and knowledge of the hospitality industry.
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing up to 20 pounds without assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a FIDER-accredited Interior Design program.
• Interest in gaining NCIDQ certification or a state license.
• Experience related to the hospitality and foodservice industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior design projects from initial site visits and concept development through procurement, installation, and project completion, coordinating deliverables, schedules, budgets, and priorities.
• Serve as a primary coordination point for clients, club management, committees, vendors, contractors, consultants, and internal teams; communicate and document decisions, approvals, and project requirements.
• Develop concepts that meet owner requirements and manage design within approved budgets.
• Develop and manage project budgets, FF&E estimates, procurement schedules, and pricing comparisons.
• Manage milestones and deliverables in line with approval processes, committee and board meetings, budget cycles, procurement lead times, and installation schedules.
• Lead FF&E sourcing, specification, procurement, and vendor coordination, including obtaining and reviewing quotes, pricing, lead times, samples, product information, and substitutions.
• Develop and lead client-facing design presentations covering concept imagery, finishes, furniture selections, plans, budgets, renderings, and project updates.
• Develop and oversee floor plans, furniture layouts, space plans, and design drawings; direct and review drawings prepared by Design Specialists and supporting team members.
• Coordinate a team of Design Managers, Design Specialists, and Assistants.
• Coordinate, attend, and guide design workshops as required.
• Coordinate with internal and external consultants to integrate requirements and meet project objectives.
• Conduct site visits, field verification, inspections, and surveys; coordinate installation and project closeout and address design-related execution issues.
• Produce design-intent documents and design drawings through all project phases.
• Prepare design analysis, research, and preliminary design studies, and prepare design presentations for approval.
• Ensure issued information is accurate and meets client and project-team requirements.
• Help maintain office standards and appropriate quality levels at each phase, producing consistent, timely work to a high professional standard.
• Assist with work programming and reporting on project progress.
• Keep the Interior Project Design Manager informed of project decisions, deadlines, problems, and solutions.
• Attend and participate in design meetings and presentations, take notes and minutes, and assemble and distribute them promptly.
• Develop proficiency in Troon Design Studio’s corporate values, positioning, and brand voice; Troon sales processes and outcomes; proposal and contract generation; and Salesforce.
• Support the Design Team with Salesforce upkeep as needed.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed