ECH - Manager, Interior Design and Merchandising

The Employee Experience Team • Vaughan, ON

1d • CA$100,000 - CA$120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Empire Homes is seeking a Manager, Interior Design and Merchandising to be responsible for the design of sales centres, model homes, and spec packages. This role also involves managing product libraries and selections within the Design Centre to ensure alignment with industry design trends. This position is located at the Empire Canada Head Office in Vaughan, ON, and is a replacement position. The expected annual salary range is $100,000 - $120,000/year, and the position is eligible to participate in a short-term incentive program. Compensation is based on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, geographical location, and market/business considerations.

Requirements

• 7+ years experience in a Design Centre within the new home building industry.
• Strong knowledge of design standards, colour selections, and product knowledge.
• Demonstrated ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and conversations with diplomacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Newstar is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of existing product libraries and identification of new upgrade options in collaboration with procurement and the design centre.
• Develop pre-planned options and kitchen/bathroom packages across models.
• Ensure product catalogue aligns with market demand by gathering insights from appointments, attending trade shows, and maintaining a strong rapport with suppliers.
• Monitor industry, design, and consumer trends to inform product updates.
• Curate product selections for design boards and 3D renderings in collaboration with sales and marketing.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and reports related to all sales centres and model home interior design fees and FF&E.
• Research potential Designers, Issue Non-Disclosure Agreement, Request for Proposal, review proposals and manage contract award process with selected designers.
• Review design invoices and validate budget alignment with finance prior to approval.
• Plan, design, and deliver sales centres and model homes in collaboration with third-party interior designers.
• Ensure all selections align with consumer preferences and Empire design centre offering.
• Collaborate with the construction team and liaise with designers / trades throughout construction process.
• Oversee refresh of models and sales centre displays to keep current, competitive, and align with offering.
• Select design packages for all spec homes and align selections with budget and buyer preferences.
• Work closely with the marketing team to create “customer ready” spec packages for the sales team.
• Merchandise and furnish spec homes and align selections with budgets and consumer preferences.

Benefits

• Exclusive discounts on Empire Homes through our Employee Home Ownership Program.
• Employer-paid benefits.
• Employer-sponsored RRSP plans.
• Continuing education support and opportunities for learning & development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed