Luxury Home Interior Design Director - Lead & Elevate

Thomas James Homes (TJH); Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas James Homes is seeking a visionary Director of Interior Design to lead our design function, inspire a team of designers, and elevate the customer journey from concept to completion. This role blends creativity with operational excellence to deliver luxury homes that stand apart in the marketplace.

You will guide personalization opportunities, collaborate with Sales, and ensure design feasibility across plans, finishes, and materials while staying ahead of trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a closely related field.
• 7+ years of progressive interior design experience, preferably within residential homebuilding, real estate development, hospitality, or luxury design environments.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing and developing design teams.
• Strong knowledge of residential architectural plans, finishes, materials, and construction processes.
• Exceptional customer-facing presentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the division's interior design vision and strategy.
• Responsible for working in division office & off-site design studio.
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of interior designers and design professionals.
• Foster a culture of creativity, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Build scalable processes that enhance design quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
• Champion an elevated, luxury design experience for every homeowner.
• Guide customers through personalization opportunities and design selections.
• Partner with Sales teams to showcase TJH's design philosophy and help customers envision their future homes.
• Ensure a seamless and engaging experience from contract through final design approval.
• Stay ahead of design trends, consumer preferences, and competitive offerings.
• Continuously evolve design collections, finish packages, and personalization options.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Collaborate with corporate design teams to influence future product offerings and design standards.
• Partner with Purchasing, Construction, and Operations teams to ensure design feasibility, value engineering opportunities, and execution excellence.
• Participate in plan reviews, frame walks, site visits, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive alignment across teams to ensure design intent is successfully delivered in the field.
• Manage design package updates, vendor relationships, and material selections.

Skills

Interior design

Leadership

Client communication

Residential construction knowledge

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design or Architecture

Tools

3D visualization tools

Job description

Thomas James Homes is seeking a visionary Director of Interior Design to lead our design function, inspire a team of designers, and elevate the customer journey from concept to completion. This role blends creativity with operational excellence to deliver luxury homes that stand apart in the marketplace.

You will guide personalization opportunities, collaborate with Sales, and ensure design feasibility across plans, finishes, and materials while staying ahead of trends.