Design Manager

Somerled Designs; Utah; Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Somerled Designs seeks a Design Manager to lead a talented team in creating innovative design strategies for short-term rentals. This fully remote role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to manage multiple projects, ensuring high-quality execution and client satisfaction in a dynamic and engaging work environment.

Benefits

Fully remote work environment

Competitive salary based on experience

Opportunities for team growth and culture shaping

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience leading an interior design team.
• 3-5 years experience in interior design, ideally in hospitality.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and fast-paced environment adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee approximately 5 projects per bi-weekly cycle.
• Conduct client discovery and market research.
• Manage and assign project responsibilities effectively.

Skills

Project Management

Client Communication

Innovative Design Strategies

Market Research

Strong Leadership

Education

Degree in Interior Design

Tools

Monday.com

Design Software (e.g., Canva)

Job description

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Remote | Full Time | W2 | $60K - $70K/year

Must live in: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, or Utah

About Us

Somerled is a leading design firm specializing in short-term rental interiors. We have helped hundreds of investors across the U.S. maximize the potential of their properties through research, strategy, and innovative design. More than just aesthetics, we craft experiential and memorable vacation rentals that drive profitability and elevate guest experiences.

This role reports to theDesign Directorwithin theDesign Department. Our mission is to equip investors with research-driven, curated designs that achieve their goals while delivering unique, standout spaces. With a commitment to excellence, creativity, and strategic design, our team transforms properties into thriving short-term rental investments.

Job Overview

Somerled is seeking an experienced and motivated Design Manager to lead our talented team of interior designers. This remote role requires a highly organized and creative individual who excels in project management, client relations, and innovative design strategies.

As a Design Manager, you will oversee approximately 5 projects per two-week design period, ensuring high-quality execution of interior design for short-term rental properties. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of the STR and/or hospitality industry (e.g., boutique hotels, restaurants) and a passion for experiential design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee 5 projects per two-week design cycle.
• Conduct client discovery and market research to guide design decisions.
• Manage and assign project responsibilities usingMonday.com.
• Review and provide feedback on design drafts to ensure quality.
• Act as a liaison between the design team, project management, and customer success teams.
• Conduct monthly 1:1 meetings with each designer to provide feedback, discuss growth opportunities, and review designer scorecards to track progress and improvement.
• Delegate sourcing of out-of-stock or backordered items to interns and coordinators.
• Lead bi-weekly training meetings with Design Managers and Lead Designers.
• Guide the team in creating experiential and market-differentiated designs.
• Collaborate with Somerled leadership and attend in-person management trainings and meetings, traveling up to once per quarter as needed.

Client Relations:

• Provide exceptional customer service in all client interactions.
• Participate in Design Strategy Calls with Client Success Managers & Project Managers.
• Produceand deliverexcellent design deliverables to our clients
• Conduct design market research to provide expert insights and recommendations.
• Provide post-handoff design support as needed.

Design Strategies:

• Conduct market research for every new project to inform design decisions.
• Identify competitors and develop strategies for market differentiation.
• Determine optimal design styles and regional influences.
• Create compelling mood boards and color palettes tailored to each property.
• Develop amenity and design strategies that enhance property appeal in competitive STR markets.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience leading an interior design team.
• 3-5 years of experience in interior design, ideally in hospitality or STR design.
• Degree in Interior Design or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of design processes, project management, and leadership.
• Proficiency withMonday.comand design software (including Canva).
• Excellent client communication and customer service skills.
• Strong ability to conduct market research and create strategic designs.
• Detail-oriented, creative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in one of the following states:

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Somerled, we believe in fostering an environment where creativity and innovation thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• Fully remote work environment
• Competitive salary based on experience & qualifications.
• Opportunities to shape the growth and culture of an expanding team.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• A company committed to innovation, strategy, and exceptional design.

How to Apply

To apply, please complete our application form here - https://wkf.ms/4jV7Rfv

The form includes qualifying questions and a section to upload your resume and portfolio. We review applications on a rolling basis and will contact candidates who match our needs for an interview.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Interior Design

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