Design Manager
To provide the company a platform of industry leading Architectural and Interior Design; support the efforts of the sales and production teams in design; manage the design team and projects to provide creative and functional designs for our clients.
- Supervise and manage design staff including architectural drafters, lead designers, Certified Kitchen Designer and Design Assistants
- Serve as a lead Interior Designer on projects throughout the year to contribute to overall design capacity and output and allow a hands-on evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of our design process from the perspective of employees, vendors and clients
- Manage Ispiri Design Showrooms to assure industry leading resource for clients and staff – provide vision of innovative design platform, convenience and differentiator in marketplace.
- Manage product trade partner relationships, product selections, pricing to ensure quality and high end clientele met and meets the Ispiri brand and demographic goals
- Develop and manage department goals to achieve results/success
- Ensure compliance to all Design Department processes
- Recruit, interview, hire and onboard new Design Department employees
- Promote Ispiri’s core vision, mission, values and culture
- Submit required reporting to management team and President as requested
- Work collaboratively with Sales and Production departments to define, refine and enhance internal processes as necessary to deliver quality, on-time and on-budget projects and meet or exceed client expectations
- Manage team participation in Design Awards and marketing events
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Interior Design
- Industry certifications a plus
- Minimum 10 years of related experience in residential construction
- Minimum 3-5 years of managerial or project team leadership experience
- Exceptional Sales and design presentation experience
- Superior communication skills necessary to lead and manage a team
- Ability to set goals and give clear direction to direct reports
- Ability to develop schedules, manage/monitor team workloads, and meet design deadlines
- Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Exceptional design skills and the ability to deliver solutions to meet client’s needs and wants