Discovery Land Company logo

Design Manager

Discovery Land Company 🇺🇸 United States of America

$110,000 - $140,000 Full-time Manager

Lead and support design direction across Discovery Land Company projects, developing interior design concepts and coordinating with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and operations leadership. Review design documentation for quality and compliance, manage project schedules and budgets, and mentor interior design managers to deliver distinctive luxury environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support design direction across Discovery Land Company projects, developing interior design concepts and coordinating with internal teams, consultants, vendors, and operations leadership. Review design documentation for quality and compliance, manage project schedules and budgets, and mentor interior design managers to deliver distinctive luxury environments.

Requirements

  • The role prefers a bachelor's degree in architecture or interior design and requires 7–10 years of luxury architectural planning and design experience, including horizontal development, plus 2–5 years on a Discovery project or similar luxury design firm. Candidates should bring expertise in consultant and construction management, design software, codes and standards, project budgets and schedules, and clear communication and leadership skills.

Benefits

  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits
  • Vision Benefits
  • 401(k) Contribution
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Meals
  • Referral Incentives
  • Recognition Programs
  • Holiday Pay
  • Professional Development
  • Upward Mobility Opportunities

Key Skills

Interior design direction and concept development Luxury residential and resort design Project schedule and budget management Design documentation review for quality and compliance Coordination with consultants, vendors, and operations Mentoring interior design managers Design software (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Rhino) Building codes and standards knowledge Construction administration Leadership and communication Client presentation and stakeholder management Design thinking and user experience for spaces Material selection and finish specification Sustainability and site‑specific design integration Cross‑functional collaboration

About Discovery Land Company

Discovery Land Company, LLC is a privately-held, full service real estate development company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, specializing in luxury residential private club communities and resorts in the U.S. and other popular Global locations. Discovery’s projects are all distinct from one another with their own themes and architectural styles inspired by the natural environment and traditions of the project’s locale. The private clubs have world-class resort amenities, high levels of service, and club programs that work in sync to create an appealing lifestyle and a culture that is focused on family. The Company was founded in 1994 by Michael S. Meldman with just one project. Since that time, Discovery has grown to be the premier player in the high-end resort residential niche with 18 world-class projects in its portfolio.

BEFORE YOU APPLY

Make sure your resume makes it through AI screening

Upload your resume

Never miss similar opportunities 🔔

Get notified when new design leadership jobs that match your preferences become available. Set up personalized job alerts to stay ahead of the competition.