Vice President, Design & Architecture

## Vice President, Design & Architecture Apply:
Discovery Land Company (Remote):
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR105420
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** Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!  This role will be a
** hybrid role based out of New York, New York
** with regular travel to project sites.  Discovery Land Company is seeking a full-time, year-round
** Vice President, Design & Architecture
** to join the Creative Services Department.  
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* Job Summary:

** The
** VP, Design & Architecture
** coordinates the design vision and delivery for a portfolio of luxury vertical residential, private club, and mixed-use developments, from concept through market-ready product. Leads outside architects, interior designers, landscape architects, and specialty consultants. Translates market and sales intelligence into product: unit mix, layouts, amenities, finishes, and the sales environment. Serves as the owner's design authority and single point of accountability for design quality, budget, and schedule.

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* Duties & Responsibilities:

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* * Vision and Product Definition
* Set the design vision and narrative for each project, aligned with brand, site, and target buyer.
* Build the product program with development, sales, and finance: unit mix, sizes, layouts, views, outdoor space, amenity and club programming, parking, and storage.
* Use pricing, absorption, and buyer feedback to refine layouts and mix before launch and during sellout.
* Consultant Selection and Management
* Identify, vet, and recommend design architects, architects of record, interior designers, landscape architects, and lighting, kitchen and bath, signage, and way finding consultants.
* Draft scopes and RFPs; evaluate fee proposals and negotiate agreements with development and legal.
* Run design meetings, set decision calendars, and hold consultants to deliverables through SD, DD, and CD.
* Architecture, Interiors, and Landscape
* Direct massing, facades, materials, and site planning.
* Lead interiors for residences, lobbies, amenities, and club spaces, including finish and fixture packages and standard versus upgrade options.
* Direct landscape and hardscape, pools, courtyards, rooftops, and site amenities.
* Establish and maintain design standards and specifications across the portfolio.
* Budget, Schedule, and Approvals
* Manage design budgets and consultant fees; track changes and approvals.
* Partner with construction and pre-construction on value engineering that protects the product.
* Oversee mockups, samples, submittals, and design punch lists with the GC and trades.
* Lead design through zoning, planning, architectural and historic review, and community design review.
* Go-to-Market
* Deliver design inputs for sales and marketing: floor plans, renderings, finish schedules, model residences, sales gallery, and offering plan exhibits.
* Work with branding and marketing agencies and the sales team on the design story across collateral, digital, and broker materials.
* Oversee buyer customization and upgrade programs; keep sales documentation consistent with what is built.
* Carry the product from sales launch through closing and turnover.
* Leadership* Build and manage an internal design team as the portfolio grows.
* Present design recommendations to executive leadership, partners, and investors.
* Capture lessons learned and turn them into repeatable standards.
** Skills &

Qualifications:

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* * 12+ years in architecture, interiors, or design management, including 7+ years on the owner or developer side in luxury residential.
* Track record delivering high-end condominium, branded residence, or club and resort residential from concept through closing.
* Experience directing internationally recognized architects and designers.
* Clear understanding of how design drives pricing, absorption, and buyer experience.
* Working knowledge of construction, cost management, zoning, and offering plan requirements.
* Exceptional taste with commercial discipline.
* Strong presenter and negotiator with ownership, investors, and brand partners.
* Degree in architecture, interior design, or a related field; licensure a plus.
* Ability to travel regularly.  
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* Additional Requirements:

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* * Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and desire to work in fast-paced environment.
* Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and…