Residential Design Manager

Skillforce•Atlanta, GA

1d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce is recruiting a Residential Design Manager for a fast-growing developer. Based in the Atlanta, Georgia office, this in-person role leads the design and selections process for high-end residential construction projects across Georgia and Florida. The manager oversees projects from initial concept through final installation, ensuring designs are cohesive, buildable, budget-conscious, and properly documented. Occasional travel to Florida projects and travel to jobsites, showrooms, vendors, and client meetings across both states are required as needed. The role works with homeowners and clients as the primary design contact and coordinates closely with internal preconstruction, purchasing, project management, and sales teams, as well as architects, engineers, vendors, and construction teams. The ideal candidate balances aesthetics and functionality with budget, schedule, availability, and constructability, while providing a polished client experience. Compensation is described as competitive salary.

Requirements

At least 5 years of residential interior design, selections, or related construction/design experience.
Strong knowledge of residential finishes, materials, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, and architectural details.
Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction plans.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
Confident client-facing communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client decisions simultaneously.
Proficiency with design, documentation, and project management software.
Willingness to travel between projects and markets as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-end or custom residential construction.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and material selection process from concept through project completion.
Develop design concepts, mood boards, vision boards, color palettes, and client-facing design presentations.
Select and coordinate interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, appliances, hardware, flooring, tile, countertops, and other materials.
Serve as the primary design contact for homeowners and clients, leading design meetings, showroom visits, and selection approvals.
Create and maintain detailed design books, finish schedules, selection schedules, and related documentation.
Review architectural and construction plans to identify design conflicts and coordinate design details with architects, engineers, vendors, and project teams.
Work with Preconstruction, Purchasing, Project Management, Sales, and vendors to ensure selections align with budget, schedule, availability, and constructability.
Identify long-lead materials and procurement risks and provide timely alternate recommendations when needed.
Support construction teams with design-related questions, field verification, finish reviews, substitutions, and design punch items.
Maintain accurate project records, revisions, approvals, and selections within project management systems.
Travel to jobsites, showrooms, vendor locations, and client meetings throughout Georgia and Florida as needed.