Residential Design Manager

Skillforce; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillforce in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Residential Design Manager to lead the design and selections process for high-end residential projects across Georgia and Florida. You will oversee projects from concept through installation, ensuring designs are cohesive, buildable, and on budget.

You will develop concepts, mood boards, color palettes, and client presentations; coordinate finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, and more; serve as the primary design contact for homeowners

Qualifications

• 5+ years in residential interior design or related construction.
• Experience with high-end or custom homes.
• Strong knowledge of finishes, materials, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction plans.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Confident client-facing communication and presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Proficiency with design, documentation, and PM software.
• Willingness to travel between projects/markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and material selection process from concept through project completion.
• Develop design concepts, mood boards, vision boards, color palettes, and client-facing design presentations.
• Select and coordinate interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, appliances, hardware, flooring, tile, countertops, and other materials.
• Serve as the primary design contact for homeowners and clients, leading design meetings, showroom visits, and selection approvals.
• Create and maintain detailed design books, finish schedules, selection schedules, and related documentation.
• Review architectural and construction plans to identify design conflicts and coordinate design details with architects, engineers, vendors, and project teams.
• Work closely with Preconstruction, Purchasing, Project Management, Sales, and vendors to ensure selections align with budget, schedule, availability, and constructability.
• Identify long-lead materials and procurement risks and provide timely alternate recommendations when needed.
• Support construction teams with design-related questions, field verification, finish reviews, substitutions, and design punch items.
• Maintain accurate project records, revisions, approvals, and selections within project management systems.
• Travel to jobsites, showrooms, vendor locations, and client meetings throughout Georgia and Florida as needed.

Skills

Residential design

High-end homes

Finishes knowledge

Read plans

Project management

Client communication

Multi-project handling

Design software

Travel willingness

Job description

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Skillforce has teamed up with a fast growing developer to find a Residential Design Manager in Atlanta, GA.

We are seeking an experienced Residential Design Manager to lead the design and selections process for high-end residential construction projects across Georgia and Florida. This role will oversee projects from initial concept through final installation, ensuring designs are cohesive, buildable, budget-conscious, and properly documented.

• Salary: Up to $80,000
• Location: in person at the Atlanta, GA office, willing to travel occasionally to FL based projects
• Lead the design and material selection process from concept through project completion.
• Develop design concepts, mood boards, vision boards, color palettes, and client-facing design presentations.
• Select and coordinate interior and exterior finishes, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, appliances, hardware, flooring, tile, countertops, and other materials.
• Serve as the primary design contact for homeowners and clients, leading design meetings, showroom visits, and selection approvals.
• Create and maintain detailed design books, finish schedules, selection schedules, and related documentation.
• Review architectural and construction plans to identify design conflicts and coordinate design details with architects, engineers, vendors, and project teams.
• Work closely with Preconstruction, Purchasing, Project Management, Sales, and vendors to ensure selections align with budget, schedule, availability, and constructability.
• Identify long-lead materials and procurement risks and provide timely alternate recommendations when needed.
• Support construction teams with design-related questions, field verification, finish reviews, substitutions, and design punch items.
• Maintain accurate project records, revisions, approvals, and selections within project management systems.
• Travel to jobsites, showrooms, vendor locations, and client meetings throughout Georgia and Florida as needed.

Residential Design Manager Qualifications

• 5+ years of residential interior design, selections, or related construction/design experience.
• Experience with high-end or custom residential construction preferred.
• Strong knowledge of residential finishes, materials, fixtures, cabinetry, lighting, and architectural details.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and construction plans.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident client-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and client decisions simultaneously.
• Proficiency with design, documentation, and project management software.
• Willingness to travel between projects and markets as needed.

Our ideal candidate will be a creative, highly organized design professional who can balance aesthetics, functionality, budget, schedule, and constructability while providing a polished client experience from start to finish.