Residential Design Manager

Skillforce•Atlanta, GA

6d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Skillforce has teamed up with a fast growing developer to find a Residential Design Manager in Atlanta, GA. We are seeking an experienced Residential Design Manager to lead the design and selections process for high-end residential construction projects across Georgia and Florida. This role will oversee projects from initial concept through final installation, ensuring designs are cohesive, buildable, budget-conscious, and properly documented.

Requirements

5+ years of residential interior design, selections, or related construction/design experience.
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 preferred.

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 closely 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.