Design Manager

Boise, ID - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

TEAM LEADERSHIP

Leads and inspires design teams in Boise and Seattle. Create a unified team culture.
Mentor team on large/complex projects. Build team skill set. Help them become self-sufficient and confident to eventually independently deliver high-level design to the customer(s).
Assign projects based on skills and experience and workload capacity and manage project coverage. Develop regular team cadences. Streamline updates through a single point of contact.
Provide coaching and directions to staff designers working on design projects.
Collaborate with sales leadership to prioritize workload and negotiate deadlines and coordinate contractor help as needed.
Work with the Market President to help monitor and manage the design budget within the guidelines provided by senior management and the accounting department.
Collaborate with Sales and Operations leaders on interdepartmental initiatives.
Coordinate the interaction between design sales marketing operations and installation to develop and maintain the highest quality of service to customers.

TALENT DEVELOPMENT

Develop a strong performing design department through selection training performance evaluation and coaching of staff.
Recruit and hire the best designers; oversee training and professional development programs or opportunities to allow designers to become more professional efficient and capable.
Coach individual designers to become more effective at their job through one on 1 meeting and as needed. Provide timely constructive feedback. Coach on process product knowledge and professional growth.
Delegate effectively. Remove roadblocks. Ensure quality across the teams.
Develop and implement key performance indicators. Deliver annual performance reviews. Use data to balance capacity with pipeline. Drive accountability with empathy and context.
Hold team members accountable for project deadlines timeliness and adherence to HB standards.
Conduct performance reviews and work with the human resources department on raises commendations and any discipline actions necessary.

CROSS-MARKET ALIGNMENT

Align standards methods and quality benchmarks across Boise and Seattle markets.
Champion HB design standards and processes. Drive continuous improvement and documentation.
Partner with VP of Design and adjacent leaders to share best practices and coordinate staffing.
Coordinate the interaction between design sales marketing operations and installation to develop and maintain the highest quality of service to customers.

PROJECT DESIGN CLIENT ENGAGEMENT and VENDOR MANAGEMENT

Perform day-to-day designer duties. Own small to medium sized projects while balancing leadership responsibilities.
Collaborate with Sales Project Management and Operations. Represent HB with customers and the A&D community.
Lead conceptual planning. Validate design intent. Guide team through execution to deliverables.
Remain current with vendor pricing product launches and updates from MillerKnoll and and other key vendors.
Participate in Vendor Presentations as well as Design and IIDA events.

PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Streamline processes through technology.
Maintain improve and document the design department process as it relates to the H/B Cycle of Service.
Maintain a strong up to date knowledge of furniture products for all key HB vendors.
Collaborate with IT and Design Technology Specialist on the latest technology.
Work with the IT department to evaluate and acquire the best software productivity tools for the department.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BFA BA or BS in interior design architecture and planning from an accredited college /university.
7 years of related experience managing projects and employees.
Proficient with AutoCAD Revit CET and PowerPoint.
Proven experience with building relationships with the A&D community
Professional license or certification preferred.
Proven ability to motivate teams and foster talent development.
Professional demeanor and approach. Strong presentation skills.
Effective communication skills both verbal and written.
Ability to multi-task and continuously meet deadlines.
Must be flexible and work well under pressure and stressful situations.
Great organizational skills detail oriented and self-starter.
Ability to collaborate with people from all levels of the business.
Travel required to the Seattle market throughout the year to vendor presentations and to Design and IIDA events.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing job duties must regularly speak with others and listen. Frequently required to sit. Uses hands for example at a computer keyboard. Occasionally required to stand. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Must be able to have specific vision capabilities such as close vision color vision perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required Experience:

Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESTEAM LEADERSHIPLeads and inspires design teams in Boise and Seattle. Create a unified team culture.Mentor team on large/complex projects. Build team skill set. Help them become self-sufficient and confident to eventually independently deliver high-level design to...