Design Manager

This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company’s locations : Driftwood Golf and Ranch Club, set outside of Austin, Texas.

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Discovery Creative is looking for an Interior Design Manager to support our project in Driftwood, Texas. In this role, you will be part of creating the Discovery Land Company experience for our members and fellow employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with the development team to enforce the overall vision, program, and design direction for DLC Project.
• Work with consultants to manage the Design and oversee the production of the architectural and engineering drawings of different developer product types as well as several development amenities.
• Meet with possible prospects and sales team to review developer product and discuss design options when selecting a home.
• Schedule, conduct and manage customer meetings to review selections for each home, take design notes and provide to consultants and design team to incorporate the selections into the construction documents.
• Create and manage selections book for each home and work with development / construction team to ensure proper hand off for construction.
• Meet with vendors to provide specifications and design information for products used in our development product.
• Meet, attend, and lead meetings with consultants, contractors, and clients. Must prepare agenda for any meeting, which they lead.

Provide notes and minutes after all meetings or delegate to assistant.

• Manage and mentor design assistant(s), provide guidance and direction for completing tasks, meetings, reports, or any collateral required.
• Coordinate with operations team on programming of areas, by providing design input, or working with FF&E consultants / vendors, and working with construction team to execute the design and overall look for the club.
• Coordinate with client’s consultants and vendors in the execution of their home. Work with construction team to make sure they have the latest information.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture or Interior Design preferred.
• Minimum 6+ years of experience in architectural planning and design on luxury level projects, in addition to horizontal development project type experience.
• Experience in resourcing, selecting, and managing consultant teams for the design and construction of high-end residential and golf club amenity-related building projects.
• Depth of understanding operations, both front, and back of the house, specifically concerning the design, planning, programming of new construction.
• Computer skills must include the following programs : Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Specialized software process and functional familiarity may consist of AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and BIM-Revit.
• Registered, as an Architect is not required, non-active registration is acceptable in the event one does have a license.
• Ability to review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding designs, plans, geotechnical studies, and specifications.
• Create, distribute, and manage RFPs to designers and contractors for initial selections of design team and contractor.
• Intimate knowledge of construction means and methods to properly design, value engineer, and manage the construction process.
• Able to establish and manage departmental and project schedules and budgets.
• Ability to supervise and plan the work of technical and professional subordinates.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.
• Ability to interpret and carry out complex oral and written instructions, including the reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants.
• Considerable knowledge of the modern principles, processes, and practices of architecture, engineering, and interior design.
• Reference applicable codes and regulatory agency guidelines.

Additional Requirements

• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• Must be able to work flexible work hours / schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Long hours may be required due to business demands.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to stay calm and focused during the busiest of times.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English; additional languages preferred.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position including, but not limited to, working indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, standing, walking, and moving for periods of greater than eight (8) hours, and lifting and carrying items sometimes greater than fifty (50) pounds.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)
• Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

About Us

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential club communities and resorts with a world-renowned portfolio of domestic and international properties.

The mission of Discovery Land Company is to create one-of-a-kind environments that provide individuals and families the freedom, security, and resources to learn, grow, and play in some of the most beautiful places in the world.

For more information about our company, please visit : http : / / www.discoverylandco.com.

Set against gentle, rolling hills with towering oak trees, native wildflowers, prickly pear cacti, and massive 50-foot cliffs above a flowing creek, Driftwood Golf & Ranch Club is Texas as you’ve always imagined it.

Our private, 800-acre community gives members access to 70 acres of vineyards, a championship 18-hole golf course designed by renowned architect Tom Fazio, and magnificent natural landscapes with dramatic, sweeping views of the Texas Hill Country.

Driftwood features two connected parcels : The Ranch, which focuses on a luxurious golf-centered lifestyle; and the Creek, which features the property’s most scenic areas, including the vineyard.

Located just 25 minutes outside of Austin, our family-forward destination is both rural and refined. A true vision of Texas unlike any other.

At Driftwood, our employees use their personal talent, passion, and resources to meaningfully integrate with diverse cultures and communities.

All while providing the highest level of member and guest services and contributing to the creation of unforgettable experiences.

For more information about our club, please visit : https : / / www.driftwoodgolfclub.com / .

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