Manager of Interior Design

THE ROLE:

The Manager of Interior Design is responsible to lead the area and all or part of the team within a division to support the Interior Design process from start to finish. Design TJH homes while maintaining brand standards & budget standards. Is a key partner to the operations to participate throughout the building process. Brings the buyer/homeowner through the design process to agree on the final design selections.

• Oversees & participates in the full design experience to ensure quality, accuracy, design studio organization and cleanliness, samples, and schedule.
• Observes team members interactions with a buyer or homeowner to evaluate, provide feedback, and coach and develop each individual.
• Manages & creates the homes design packages to include reviewing on a scheduled cadence, determining any changes, implementing the updates, working with purchasing on any cost changes, and reviewing all updates with the division teams.
• Oversees all or part of the design team members responsible to hire, evaluate, and performance manage as necessary.
• Is the key point of contact and partner to the sales team when working with prospective buyers and/or homeowners to represent or assign all meetings to support in finalizing a contract.
• Works closely with all members of the operations teams to ensure team is aligned on the design packages and individual plans providing the output required and the adjustments as needed.
• Functions as the design leader in prospective buyers or homeowners to review TJH design principles, how space is utilized, answering questions and supporting the sales team in overcoming obstacles to a contract.
• Assist the buyer or homeowner in the final selection process and create the final design using design programs and the TJH virtual reality design app.
• Oversees and participates in all quality assurance reviews for all current and new plans.
• Working with vendors/contractors to assess installations and work in partnership to enhance quality, ensure consistency, and improve work product.
• Works closely with team to ensure vendors provide a seamless process and to learn product knowledge and quality standards.
• Support the Area Managers and Construction Superintendents to respond to requests for information (RFI) both in real time or to research answers and respond in a reasonable and agreed upon timeframe.
• Oversees in the oversight of the color board (exterior) materials to ensure a visually appealing curb value and adjust to provide the right first impression and stays focused on continuing to show at best throughout the process.
• Leads the design review and participates as a member of the value add / value engineering process to identify opportunities in quality, cost, and cycle time.
• Leads and participates in completed spec home evaluation on design opportunities in function, trends, quality, and visual appeal.

• Bachelor’s degree in interior design or related field
• 5-7 years’ experience in interior design
• Required technical skills:
  AutoCAD, InDesign, & Photoshop
• Valid Driver’s license

• Ability to evaluate individual design skills of each team member and help to coach and develop or performance manage.
• Understands and can read architectural plans, including MEP systems and interpret to address design needs to meet the local customer needs.
• Demonstrates an expertise in design principles and standards and use in the daily operations of the role to work with design team to deliver service excellence.

The compensation range for this role is influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location. Thomas James Homes is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.