Senior Designer​/Project Manager

Senior Designer/Project Manager – NKBA

Bozeman, MT
• Full‑time
• Posted 5 days ago

Big Sky Staffing and Recruiting has partnered with Homestead Woods, a custom cabinetry design studio with more than 25 years of craftsmanship and client‑centered design in the Bozeman area. We are recruiting for a Senior Designer & Project Manager who wants more than a job title. This is a leadership track opportunity for someone ready to own full‑cycle residential and commercial projects, mentor a growing design team, shape studio systems, and follow a clear path toward Principal or Studio Director.

If you thrive at the intersection of beautiful design and operational excellence — and you lead with ownership, not ego — we want to hear from you.

• Lead full‑cycle residential and light commercial cabinetry and design projects, from concept through installation
• Own project schedules, budgets, scopes, and client communication across all phases
• Identify risks early and resolve them before they impact clients or timelines
• Coordinate with production teams, vendors, contractors, and trades with precision
• Lead design direction, concept development, and client presentations on high‑end projects
• Produce sophisticated space planning, cabinetry detailing, and material selections
• Review and elevate the work of junior designers, maintaining quality standards
• Protect and evolve the studio's design identity and brand
• Coach and develop junior designers through structured feedback and day‑to‑day collaboration
• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and genuine teamwork
• Support onboarding, knowledge‑sharing, and professional development across the studio
• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions
• Strengthen documentation standards, quality control processes, and project visibility
• Partner with studio leadership on strategic planning, hiring, and long‑term growth

• 7–12+ years of experience in custom cabinetry or a design‑build environment using AutoCAD
• Proven success leading complex, full‑lifecycle residential or commercial design projects
• Strong technical skills – space planning, cabinetry detailing, specifications, FF&E packages
• Exceptional organizational ability with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• High emotional intelligence and calm, clear communication under pressure
• A proactive, ownership‑oriented mindset – you bring solutions, not just problems
• A genuine passion for developing others and contributing to a team's long‑term growth
• Comfort in a studio culture that values authenticity and connection as much as polish

• Base salary: $120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience
• Annual merit review tied to performance
• Medical insurance (company pays 50% of monthly premium after 90 days)
• Supplemental dental insurance through Aflac (100% company paid after 60 days)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% company match on contributions
• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match, plus potential profit‑sharing
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage through Northwestern Mutual
• $100,000 life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Paid vacation: 10 days (up to 20 with tenure), plus 9+ company holidays
• $50/month wellness reimbursement (gym, yoga, massage, ski pass, and more)
• Company cell phone provided
• Clear leadership advancement path toward Principal / Studio Director
• Company vehicle for use when traveling to job sites or performing job‑related errands

We are not a rigid, corporate design firm. We are a studio that cares deeply about the craft, the client, and the people doing the work. Our culture is built on five core values:

• Growth – We invest in personal and professional development.
• Curiosity – We never stop seeking creative ways to solve hard problems.
• Authenticity – We show up for each other with empathy and humility.
• Service – We put the homeowner at the center of everything we do and aim to surpass expectations every time.
• Fun & Fulfillment – This is a calling, not just a career. We support the whole person.

Want to learn more? Please contact Jody at 406‑551‑0008 or  to start the conversation.