Design Manager

 Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!

Discovery Creative is the in-house design leadership team for Discovery Land Company, a boutique real estate developer creating the world's most extraordinary private residential club communities. The Design Manager partners across architecture, interior design, and the broader built environment to advance design excellence on active projects, ensuring the distinctive Discovery aesthetic is expressed with precision, intention, and craft at every scale.

This role is well-suited for a design professional with a cross-disciplinary foundation: equally fluent in architectural thinking and interior design execution, with strong project fluency and a genuine passion for elevated residential environments. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving, collaborative studio culture and has the range to support multiple project types simultaneously.

• →Work with the Discovery Creative team to enforce the overall vision, program, and design direction for all DLC Projects. Assist in the conceptualization and development of interior design concepts that align with project requirements, project goals, and brand identity.
• →Participate in DC meetings and presentations, demonstrating expertise, professionalism, and a DLC-centric approach.
• →Provide support to the DC interior design team, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment. Manage tasks effectively, ensuring that workloads are balanced and deadlines are met. 
• →Provide creative direction and guidance to third party consultants or internal project teams throughout the design process, from initial sketches, drawings, and presentations.
• →Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in interior design, and incorporate innovative ideas into project designs.
• →Ensure that all interior design projects comply with relevant regulations, building codes, and industry standards, maintaining a strong focus on safety, accessibility, and sustainability.
• →Conduct thorough reviews of design documentation/presentations, drawings, and specifications to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to DLC/DC requirements and Principles of Design.
• →Implement quality assurance processes and standards to uphold the company's reputation for excellence in interior design.
• →Meet with vendors and manufacturers to create partnerships that align with the DLC brands and specification process.
• →Cultivate strong relationships with project design team members and DLC operational leadership, understanding their needs, and objectives to deliver tailored design solutions and processes that exceed expectations. Manage and mentor Interior Design Managers on DLC projects, provide guidance and direction for completing tasks, meetings, reports, or any design collateral required.
• →Coordinate with DLC operations team on programming of areas, by providing design input, or working with design consultants/ vendors to execute the design and overall look for the club.

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture or Interior Design preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in architectural planning and design on luxury level projects, in addition to horizontal development project type experience.
• Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience working on a Discovery Project or similar design firm specializing in luxury environments.
• Registered, as an Architect or Interior Designer is not required, non-active registration is acceptable in the event one does have a license.
• 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) and Figma.
• Specialized software process and functional familiarity may consist of AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and BIM-Revit.
• Ability to review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding designs, plans, geotechnical studies, and specifications.
• Create, distribute, and manage RFP's 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.

• Flexibility and ability to pivot to new projects and desire to work in fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, professional demeanor, and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to deliver service to members, guests, and team members.
• 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.
• 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 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
• Holiday Pay
• Professional development and upward mobility opportunities
• Work-Family Culture

Discovery Land Company's good faith estimate of the salary range it reasonably expects to pay for this position upon hire is $110,000-140,000.

About Us

Discovery Creative serves as the internal design leadership and creative advisory function for Discovery Land Company, with responsibility spanning master planning, architecture, interior design, landscape, and brand across a global portfolio of private residential club communities. The team operates both as an embedded creative partner to club project teams and as a direct design leader when project complexity or brand criticality requires it. DC is a small, senior team where every role carries meaningful ownership and direct exposure to the company's most significant creative decisions.

Discovery Land Company is a U.S.-based real estate developer and operator of private residential communities 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.

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