About this Role

• Calling all lovers of interior design - this is a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor and develop Summer’s home aesthetic from the ground up. We are looking for a rockstar designer who has the know-how and hustle to create develop and execute Summer’s home design strategy - from creating our brand aesthetic and collections to building out install playbooks and forging brand partnerships - this individual will report directly into our Head of Design and play a vital role in shaping the look and feel of Summer homes nationally.

You will:

• Use your proficient knowledge of commercial interior design, architecture, development and overall project management to execute all projects in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

• Remain up to date on trends and technologies, codes and standards, and best practices in hospitality and residential design to ensure all buildings are opened to the company’s high standards.

• Manage the installation and openings  processes of our portfolio of properties from acquisitions to openings: including, but not limited to -  property condition assessment, managing renovations, supporting design, directing all property systems installation, utilities hookups, overseeing the furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) fitout, and coordinating photoshoots until each property is guest ready and live.

• Collaborate with the Head of Design + Installation to develop a design concept/mood and execution plan from the prospecting phase through openings.

• Ensure all project designs meet the company brand standards, knowing how to creatively adjust to align with the commercial and budgetary needs of the project. 

• Partner with the team to identify and select products that meet brand standards.

• Assist Construction and Operations to plan, execute, and control projects, managing projects entirely from start to finish.

• Generate and manage FF&E matrices and supply chain to ensure product is sourced, ordered, and arrives at the property on time.

• Monitor execution during Installation to ensure the design concept is maintained through project installation.

• Maintain databases and information flow, ensuring project information is communicated to key stakeholders. 

• Work cross-functionally with acquisitions and operations to see projects from concept to opening. 

• Prepare monthly project reports and consistently communicate project status to all relevant stakeholders on both HQ and city teams. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design or Architecture

• 6-8 years in high-end Hospitality, Residential, Commercial and/or Retail Interior Design

• Extremely organized and able to coordinate information and tasks for multiple projects.

• Experience working with both technical (e.g., building IT, tech/product) and non-technical (e.g., operations, legal, interior design) teams.

• Willingness to roll-up sleeves to dive into the details.

• Passion for real estate development, hospitality, and design.

• Great collaborator and communicator - excellent verbal and written skills are a must! 

• Self-starter; able to work independently without supervision

• A perfectionist, obsessing over all the details

• Travel as needed to visit properties, work with our city teams, and monitor project progress.

• Proficient in the following programs: Google Suite, MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, SKETCHUP, AutoCAD, and Revit.