Join the Discovery family, where quality and service are at the heart of everything we do!**This role will be located at one of Discovery Land Company's locations: Zapatol Golf and Beach Club, **set in** Guanacaste, Costa Rica****Job Summary**:Discovery Creative is looking for a full time, year around, **Interior Design Manager** to support our **Zapatol Golf and Beach Club in Costa Rica.****Duties & Responsibilities**:- Work with the development team to enforce the overall vision, program, and design direction for _DLC Project_.- Work with consultants to manage the Design and oversee the production of the architectural and engineering drawings of different developer product types as well as several development amenities.- Meet with possible prospects and sales team to review developer product and discuss design options when selecting a home.- Schedule, conduct and manage customer meetings to review selections for each home, take design notes and provide to consultants and design team to incorporate the selections into the construction documents.- Create and manage selections book for each home and work with development/ construction team to insure proper hand off for construction.- Meet with vendors to provide specifications and design information for products used in our development product.- Meet, attend, and lead meetings with consultants, contractors, and clients. Must prepare agenda for any meeting, which they lead. Provide notes and minutes after all meetings or delegate to assistant.- Manage and mentor design assistant(s), provide guidance and direction for completing tasks, meetings, reports, or any collateral required.- Coordinate with operations team on programming of areas, by providing design input, or working with FF&E consultants/ vendors, and working with construction team to execute the design and overall look for the club.- Coordinate with client's consultants and vendors in the execution of their home. Work with construction team to make sure they have the latest information.**Skills & Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree in architecture or Interior Design preferred.- Minimum 6+ years of experience in architectural planning and design on luxury level projects, in addition to horizontal development project type experience.- Experience in resourcing, selecting, and managing consultant teams for the design and construction of high-end residential and golf club amenity-related building projects.- Depth of understanding operations, both front, and back of the house, specifically concerning the design, planning, programming of new construction.- Computer skills must include the following programs: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Project, Bluebeam, PowerPoint, Adobe Design Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)- Specialized software process and functional familiarity may consist of AutoCAD, Sketch-up, and BIM-Revit.- Registered, as an Architect is not required, non-active registration is acceptable in the event one does have a license.- Ability to review, analyze, and make recommendations regarding designs, plans, geotechnical studies, and specifications.- Create, distribute, and manage RFPs to designers and contractors for initial selections of design team and contractor.- Intimate knowledge of construction means and methods to properly design, value engineer, and manage the construction process.- Able to establish and manage departmental and project schedules and budgets.- Ability to supervise and plan the work of technical and professional subordinates.- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely orally and in writing.- Ability to interpret and carry out complex oral and written instructions, including the reading and interpreting blueprints and specifications.- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with consultants.- Considerable knowledge of the modern principles, processes, and practices of architecture, engineering, and interior design.- Reference applicable codes and regulatory agency guidelines.**Benefits**- Competitive Pay- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits (Full-Time Year Round Only)- 401k Contribution (Full-Time Year Round Only)- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays (Full-Time Year Round Only)- Employee Meals, Referral Incentives, and Recognition Programs- Holiday Pay- Professional development and upward mobility opportunities- Work-Family Culture**About Us**LI-CD1
