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Lead Designer / Project Manager

Design Management Company

Dallas, TX

$100K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Renowned Dallas-based residential and hospitality design firm is seeking a Lead Project Manager to join their elite team of design professionals. This is an in-person opportunity in the Dallas Design District and requires ultra-luxury single-family residential experience and hospitality experience, preferred.

Experience Requirements

Project Leader

  • 6+ years in luxury interior design
  • Proven leadership on full project lifecycle
  • Experience managing junior designers and consultants

Project Manager

  • 8+ years
  • Strong budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and construction administration experience
  • Experience handling multiple concurrent luxury projects

Sector-Specific Experience

High-End Residential

  • Large custom homes
  • Luxury condos/penthouses
  • Private estates
  • Ultra-high-net-worth client experience
  • Bespoke millwork/furniture coordination
  • FF&E specification and procurement

Important Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • White-glove communication
  • Vendor/artisan coordination
  • Construction detailing
  • Site supervision

Luxury Hospitality

Typical project types:

  • 4–5 star hotels
  • Boutique hotels
  • Resorts
  • Branded residences
  • Restaurants / lounges / clubs

Important Skills

  • Brand standards implementation
  • Operational coordination with hotel operators
  • Large consultant teams
  • Fast-paced deadlines
  • Guest experience design
  • Code compliance and international standards

Technical Skills

Proficiency in:

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • SketchUp
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Project / scheduling tools
  • FF&E specification platforms

Leadership Expectations

  • Team leadership
  • Consultant coordination
  • Ability to run meetings independently
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Decision-making under pressure
  • Mentoring junior staff
  • Client-facing confidence

Project Responsibilities

  • Concept through installation oversight
  • Managing design deliverables
  • Budget tracking
  • Scheduling
  • Consultant coordination
  • Construction administration
  • Shop drawing review
  • Site visits
  • Procurement oversight
  • Quality control

Portfolio Expectations

A strong portfolio usually includes:

  • Built luxury projects
  • Construction documentation samples
  • FF&E packages
  • High-quality renderings/photos
  • Demonstrated project ownership
  • Before/after installation photos
  • Hospitality branding integration (if hospitality-focused)

Core Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
    • Interior Design
    • Interior Architecture
    • Architecture
  • Preferred:
    • NCIDQ certification
    • LEED accreditation
    • PMP certification (sometimes valued for PM-heavy roles)

This is a work from office position.

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.

How DMC helps YOU land your next position!

Design Management Company has over 25 years of networking, resources and experience in the interior design, architecture, construction and home furnishings industry, so we understand businesses and hiring needs. We specialize in helping interior design and architecture firms, showrooms and manufacturers find the best people to work for them. We have a proven track record of recruiting and placing top professionals within the Architecture & Design Industry. Nothing makes us happier than creating the perfect fit.

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