Lead Designer / Project Manager

The Project Lead owns the execution of projects from concept through installation with precision, clarity, and control. You are
responsible for ensuring that design intent is delivered exactly as envisionedwithout drift, delay, or confusion.
You will step into active, high-level projects and take immediate ownership.
What You Will Do
Project Ownership
Lead multiple high-end residential projects through all phases
Own schedules, budgets, deliverables, and outcomes
Maintain full visibility across all moving partsnothing slips
Client Leadership
Serve as primary client contact
Lead meetings with clarity and confidence
Manage expectations and guide decisions
Communicate proactivelyclients are never chasing updates
Team Direction
Direct junior designers and coordinate internal team members
Work closely with the Design Director to ensure alignment with design intent
Coordinate with architects, consultants, contractors, and vendors
Technical + Documentation Oversight
Review and manage full drawing sets, specifications, and details
Ensure accuracy and completeness before anything leaves the office
Maintain alignment between design intent and construction
Procurement + Installation
Oversee FF&E tracking in coordination with purchasing
Monitor lead times, deliveries, and install schedules
Execute clean, organized, on-time installations
What We Are Looking For
This role requires someone who operates with ownership and control, not oversight alone.
812+ years of experience in high-end residential or hospitality design
Proven ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Strong technical background (drawings, detailing, documentation)
Deep understanding of construction + procurement processes
Highly organized with clear systems for tracking projects
Strong communicatordirect, structured, and confident
Design-aware with refined taste and judgment
How You Work
You move projects forward dailynothing stalls
You anticipate problems and solve them before they escalate
You are calm under pressure and decisive when needed
You take responsibility for outcomesno deflection
You are comfortable leading clients and teams
What This Role Is Not
Not a junior or mid-level designer role
Not a collaborative role without accountability
Not a position for someone who needs constant direction
Current Opportunity
This role includes immediate leadership of a large, active residential project and additional high-profile work. You will step in
and take control quickly.

To apply for this position, please submit:

your resume, portfolio, technical drawing sets and three professional references, as outlined below.

All experience, references and statements related to your application or candidacy are presumed to be truthful and accurate and are subject to validation. Providing false or misleading information, or omitting relevant information, may be grounds for the withdrawal of any application or candidacy. References from former peers and colleagues, rather than the employer itself, may be deemed insufficient and additional information may be required. Design Management Company has sole and exclusive discretion to determine whether the information provided by a candidate is sufficient.

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