Senior Designer/Project Manager

NKBA; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Company vehicle for travel

Wellness reimbursement

Job summary

Homestead Woods in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Senior Designer & Project Manager to lead full-cycle residential and light commercial cabinetry projects, mentor a growing design team, and shape studio systems toward Principal or Studio Director.

You will own project schedules, budgets, scopes, and client communications, while coordinating with production teams and trades to ensure design intent and quality across all phases.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years in custom cabinetry or design-build environments.
• Proven success leading full-lifecycle residential or commercial design projects.
• Strong space planning and cabinetry detailing skills.
• Excellent organizational ability and multi-project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle cabinetry projects from concept through installation.
• Own schedules, budgets, scopes, and client communications across all phases.
• Coach junior designers and uphold studio design standards.
• Collaborate with production teams, vendors, contractors, and trades.

Skills

Project leadership

Full-cycle project management

Client communications

Team mentoring

Space planning

Cabinetry detailing

Organization

Ownership mindset

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

# Senior Designer/Project Manager at Homestead WoodsBozeman, MT · Full-timeApply Now## Job DescriptionBig Sky Staffing and Recruiting has partnered with Homestead Woods, a custom cabinetry design studio with more than 25 years of craftsmanship and client-centered design in the Bozeman area. We are recruiting for a Senior Designer & Project Manager who wants more than a job title.This is a leadership track opportunity for someone ready to own full-cycle residential and commercial projects, mentor a growing design team, shape studio systems, and follow a clear path toward Principal or Studio Director. If you thrive at the intersection of beautiful design and operational excellence — and you lead with ownership, not ego — we want to hear from you.What You'll DoProject Leadership• Lead full-cycle residential and light commercial cabinetry and design projects, from concept through installation• Own project schedules, budgets, scopes, and client communication across all phases• Identify risks early and resolve them before they impact clients or timelines• Coordinate with production teams, vendors, contractors, and trades with precisionDesign Excellence• Lead design direction, concept development, and client presentations on high-end projects• Produce sophisticated space planning, cabinetry detailing, and material selections• Review and elevate the work of junior designers, maintaining quality standards• Protect and evolve the studio's design identity and brandTeam Mentorship & Leadership• Coach and develop junior designers through structured feedback and day-to-day collaboration• Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and genuine teamwork• Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing, and professional development across the studioOperations & Systems• Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions• Strengthen documentation standards, quality control processes, and project visibility• Partner with studio leadership on strategic planning, hiring, and long-term growthWhat We're Looking For• 7–12+ years of experience in custom cabinetry or a design-build environment using AutoCAD• Proven success leading complex, full-lifecycle residential or commercial design projects• Strong technical skills — space planning, cabinetry detailing, specifications, FF&E packages• Exceptional organizational ability with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously• High emotional intelligence and calm, clear communication under pressure• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset — you bring solutions, not just problems• A genuine passion for developing others and contributing to a team's long-term growth• Comfort in a studio culture that values authenticity and connection as much as polishCompensation & BenefitsWe offer a competitive package designed to attract exceptional talent and reward long-term commitment:• Base salary: $120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience• Annual merit review tied to performance — not just tenure• Medical insurance (company pays 50% of monthly premium after 90 days)• Supplemental dental insurance through Aflac (100% company paid after 60 days)• Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% company match on contributions• 401(k) with up to 3.5% company match, plus potential profit-sharing• Short-term and long-term disability coverage through Northwestern Mutual• $100,000 life insurance and AD&D coverage• Paid vacation: 10 days (up to 20 with tenure), plus 9+ company holidays• $50/month wellness reimbursement (gym, yoga, massage, ski pass, and more)• Company cell phone provided• Clear leadership advancement path toward Principal / Studio Director• Company vehicle for use when traveling to jobsites or performing job-related errandsWhy Homestead WoodsWe are not a rigid, corporate design firm. We are a studio that cares deeply about the craft, the client, and the people doing the work. Our culture is built on five core values:• Growth — We invest in personal and professional development. We want our team to be better today than yesterday.• Curiosity — We never stop seeking creative ways to solve hard problems.• Authenticity — We show up for each other with empathy and humility.• Service — We put the homeowner at the center of everything we do and aim to surpass expectations every time.• Fun & Fulfillment — This is a calling, not just a career. We support the whole person.This is not a role for someone who wants to clock in, execute tasks, and clock out. It is for someone who wants to build something — and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys doing it.Want to learn more? Please contact Jody 406-551-0008 or [e-mail] to start the conversation.