Interior Design Manager

Discovery Land Company•Lake Tahoe, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Discovery Land Company is seeking an Interior Design Manager to support development responsibilities for residential and amenity offerings. This role is based at Homewood Mountain & Lake Club and requires an experienced professional capable of managing the design vision, consultant coordination, and client selections process across luxury residential and club amenity projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in architectural planning and design on luxury-level projects, in addition to experience with horizontal development projects.
Architectural registration is not required; non-active registration is acceptable for candidates who hold a license.
Experience in resourcing, selecting, and managing consultant teams for the design and construction of high-end residential and golf club amenity-related building projects.
Depth of understanding of operations, both front and back of house, specifically concerning the design, planning, and programming of new construction.
Computer skills must include the following programs: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, and Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
Specialized software process and functional familiarity may include AutoCAD, SketchUp, and BIM/Revit.
Ability to review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding designs, plans, geotechnical studies, and specifications.
Intimate knowledge of construction means and methods to properly design, value engineer, and manage the construction process.
Able to establish and manage departmental and project schedules and budgets.
Ability to supervise and plan the work of technical and professional subordinates.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to interpret and carry out complex oral and written instructions, including reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants.
Considerable knowledge of modern principles, processes, and practices of architecture, engineering, and interior design.
Familiarity with applicable codes and regulatory agency guidelines.

Responsibilities

Work with the development team to enforce the overall vision, program, and design direction for DLC Project.
Work with consultants to manage the design and oversee the production of architectural and engineering drawings for different developer product types, as well as several development amenities.
Meet with prospective clients and the sales team to review developer product and discuss design options when selecting a home.
Schedule, conduct, and manage customer meetings to review selections for each home; take design notes and provide them to consultants and the design team to incorporate selections into the construction documents.
Create and manage a selections book for each home and work with the development/construction team to ensure proper handoff for construction.
Meet with vendors to provide specifications and design information for products used in our development product.
Meet, attend, and lead meetings with consultants, contractors, and clients.
Prepare an agenda for any meeting led and provide notes and minutes after all meetings, or delegate this responsibility to an assistant.
Manage and mentor design assistant(s), providing guidance and direction for completing tasks, meetings, reports, or any collateral required.
Coordinate with the operations team on the programming of areas by providing design input, working with FF&E consultants/vendors, and coordinating with the construction team to execute the design and overall look for the club.
Coordinate with the client's consultants and vendors in the execution of their home.
Work with the construction team to ensure they have the latest information.
Create, distribute, and manage RFPs to designers and contractors for initial selection of the design team and contractor.