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You have come to the right place.\nPosition Summary\nThe National Design Studio Manager leads the strategic alignment and operational excellence of Interior Logic Group’s Design Studios serving Taylor Morrison across multiple divisions. This role functions as a business partner to Taylor Morrison’s National Design Studio and Model Merchandising team, providing active leadership to Design Studio Managers at all locations, including Phoenix, Las Vegas, Raleigh-Durham, and future expansion opportunities.\nThe role ensures consistent execution of Taylor Morrison expectations, standardizes operations and performance metrics across ILG divisions, and supports national initiatives while upholding a commitment to operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, and the homebuyer experience.\nEssential Job Functions\nStrategic Partnership & Business Alignment\nServe as a strategic business partner to Taylor Morrison’s National Design Studio and Model Merchandising team.\nRepresent ILG and actively participate in the Taylor Morrison National Design Council and other key strategic meetings and forums.\nAlign ILG operational and back-office processes with Taylor Morrison requirements, expectations, and established best practices.\nSupport Taylor Morrison national product initiatives, programs, and market rollouts across all ILG divisions.\nProvide regular business reviews and performance updates to Taylor Morrison and ILG leadership.\nLeadership & Oversight of Design Studio Managers\nProvide active leadership, mentorship, and dotted-line oversight to Design Studio Managers supporting Taylor Morrison in Phoenix, Las Vegas, Raleigh-Durham, and future locations.\nConduct monthly one-on-one meetings with each Design Studio Manager and/or Designer to review performance, operational challenges, staffing needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement.\nEstablish clear performance expectations and hold Design Studio Managers and Designers accountable for operational metrics, customer satisfaction, team performance, and alignment with Taylor Morrison expectations.\nProvide input and recommendations related to staffing, performance management, succession planning, and professional development.\nFacilitate peer learning and best-practice sharing across Taylor Morrison Design Studio locations.\nOperational Excellence & Process Standardization\nStreamline and standardize ILG business processes to align with Taylor Morrison Design Studio operations.\nDevelop and implement consistent operational procedures, tools, and workflows across all Taylor Morrison Design Studios.\nMaintain and optimize Design Studio tracking systems, including DC Tracker, online scheduling, and reporting platforms.\nOversee compliance with agreed-upon service levels, deadlines, and scope of services.\nMetrics, Performance & Reporting\nChampion top performance at individual locations and identify areas of opportunity for improvement.\nDevelop and manage comprehensive reporting dashboards for both company and Taylor Morrison visibility.\nTrack and report on builder survey scores, Auros progress, Design Studio sales performance, conversion metrics, operational KPIs, and other defined measures.\nMonitor buyer appointment schedules, community activity, and forecasting to ensure staffing and Design Studio capacity align with Taylor Morrison volume expectations.\nPrepare recurring status reports, business reviews, and performance updates as required by contractual commitments and internal business needs.\nVendor Management & Training Coordination\nMaintain consistent communication and connectivity with Taylor Morrison division purchasing leadership.\nCoordinate with Taylor Morrison key vendors and internal ILG teams to support product launches, training, and Design Studio initiatives.\nSupport ongoing education related to product knowledge, applications, systems, Design Studio processes, and Taylor Morrison program expectations.\nDevelop, maintain, and distribute training materials, reference tools, and other resources to support consistent execution across all Taylor Morrison Design Studios.\nStrategic Projects & Model Home Management\nLead major Design Studio initiatives, including Design Studio remodels and renovations, such as the Phoenix Design Studio rebuild, as well as planning for expansion locations.\nOversee Design Studio layout, product selection, merchandising, operational flow, and readiness for new locations and remodels.\nManage Taylor Morrison Model Home operations at each division and ensure delivery meets Taylor Morrison expectations.\nSupport special projects, including national and division-level builder programs, product launches, merchandising initiatives, and builder-specific programs.\nWork collaboratively with field operations, sales, purchasing, and construction teams on Design Studio and Model Home initiatives.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Sales, Account Management, Purchasing, Technology, and Operations teams to support Taylor Morrison business objectives.\nCoordinate with onsite builder sales staff to ensure proper materials, samples, and communication support.\nSupport off-site Design Centers with pricing, product grouping, sampling, and technical guidance.\nFacilitate problem resolution between field operations and design teams.\nEducation & Experience\nRequired\nProven leader with a minimum of 7-10 years of design and management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.\n5+ years of experience working with home builders in a design or operations capacity.\n3-5 years of interior design experience.\nAbility to work with web-based computerized design systems.\nAbility to read and interpret architectural drawings.\nExperience managing and reporting on operational metrics and KPIs.\nExperience leading multiple locations or teams across diverse markets.\nAbility to travel to multiple locations as needed.\nMust pass work eligibility requirements.\nPreferred\nBachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Business Administration, or a related field.\nNew home construction experience in a multi-location environment.\nExperience with process standardization and operational improvement.\nFamiliarity with home builder industry standards, products, and vendor relationships.\nProject management experience with Design Center buildouts or remodels.\nSkills & Competencies\nLeadership & Strategic Management\nProven track record of leading, developing, and motivating multiple teams and managers.\nStrong ability to build strategic partnerships and navigate complex organizational relationships.\nExcellent managerial, supervisory, and coaching skills.\nAbility to take ownership of organizational goals and drive results.\nStrategic thinking with the ability to balance short-term operational needs with long-term growth.\nCommunication & Relationship Management\nExceptional verbal and written communication skills suited for both senior leadership and field-level interactions.\nStrong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with builders, vendors, and internal stakeholders.\nSkilled at delivering clear expectations, providing constructive feedback, and facilitating difficult conversations.\nProfessional demeanor appropriate for executive and showroom environments.\nBusiness Acumen & Customer Focus\nStrong business acumen with the ability to interpret financial data, metrics, and business trends.\nCustomer service excellence and a homebuyer-centric mindset.\nAbility to understand and advocate for customer needs while meeting company objectives.\nSales and account management perspective.\nOrganization, Planning & Problem Solving\nExceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and locations.\nHigh level of attention to detail combined with the ability to see the big picture.\nStrong problem-solving and creative solution skills.\nAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and consistently meet deadlines.\nIndustry Knowledge & Innovation\nKnowledge of new home construction, design trends, and industry best practices.\nUnderstanding of production homebuilder operations, sales processes, Model Home programs, and customer expectations.\nAbility to identify, develop, and champion operational improvements and consistent execution.\nIf you like working with a growing close knit team and helping home owners design the home of their dreams, come build your career with us!\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, individual with disabilities, veteran status, gender identity or national origin.","description_format":"text","description_chars":8683,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":7,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Creative Agencies","Media & Entertainment","Real 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