Director of Residential Design

Mahn Custom Homes and Renovations provided pay range : $85,000.00 / yr - $100,000.00 / yr

Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations is seeking a Director of Residential Design who thrives at the intersection of beauty, precision, and leadership.

Founded on integrity, craftsmanship, and the Golden Rule, Mahn Custom Homes has served the greater St. Louis area with exceptional residential design-build services. Our work is detail-driven and high-touch, serving clients with discerning standards and high trust. A typical project starts at $400K, and our clients expect (and receive) white-glove service from first sketch to final walkthrough.

Our mission : We build homes, not houses. We put people before profit. We take extreme ownership of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the design department : mentor, manage, and uphold design standards.
• Guide clients through all design phases, from inspiration to final selections.
• Create mood boards, palettes, renderings, and design documentation using Chief Architect.
• Ensure all selections are uploaded, tracked, and updated in BuilderTrend.
• Collaborate with architects, PMs, and trades to ensure constructability and alignment.
• Present confidently in high-pressure client scenarios, balancing empathy and assertiveness.
• Keep projects on budget and on schedule without sacrificing emotional or aesthetic value.
• Continuously improve systems, workflows, and documentation processes.

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Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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