Director of Interior Design - Pacaso (Remote)

May 5

About Pacaso:

Pacaso exists to enrich lives by making second home ownership possible and enjoyable for more people. Our innovative co-ownership model is the easiest, smartest and most responsible way for people to experience the joy of a second home. We provide all the benefits of true ownership without the hassles through our simplified financial structure, easy and equitable scheduling, and dedicated local property management.

Founded by former Zillow executives, Pacaso has secured more than $215 million in growth financing and is valued at $1.5 billion. In March 2021, Pacaso achieved unicorn status (a valuation of $1 billion) faster than any other company in the United States. We have been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, CNBC and more.

Pacaso is a certified Great Place to Work, is #6 on Glassdoor's 2022 list of Best Places to Work, is one of LinkedIn's top startups of 2022, and was ranked on Fortune's Top 100 Small and Medium Workplaces list 2021- 2023.

www.pacaso.com

What you will do

Lead Interior Design at Pacaso; develop department vision and strategy, build roadmap, and translate company ethos into the built environment by developing creative vision, brand standards, and differentiation
Oversee design production, including capacity planning, SLA management, and cross-functional collaboration with Acquisitions, Finance, and Operations; develop strategies that accelerate growth while increasing design quality and operational efficiency
Build and lead a world-class design team; develop organizational structure, source and hire the best, establish culture of collaboration and excellence, and provide ongoing mentorship and leadership
Develop expansion strategy into new markets and global regions; work closely with VP of Operations and cross-functional partners to mitigate risks
Partner with Director of Procurement to manage P&L for Design and Procurement business unit; establish targets and drive profitability
Manage team staffing across all design projects, including projects that you individually design from A - Z; move seamlessly between supporting the team to hitting your own timelines and targets
Identify and lead new revenue opportunities, including shoppable homes, proprietary FF&E lines / product development, and design services
Establish KPIs and additional design success metrics; work closely with Operations, Data, and Product to build the systems and infrastructure needed to track metrics, drive accountability, and improve continuously
Lead cross-functional, strategic initiatives that enable Design to scale globally; initiatives will touch on supply chain, strategic partnerships, creative staffing solutions, new design technologies, and more
Work closely with Procurement, Sourcing, and Logistics to define criteria for FFE / OSE, identify sources, and build successful partnerships
Collaborate with Marketing on content that drives brand recognition and value; serve as external face of Design for Pacaso at conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, and design weeks
Compensation is around $180k with a stock package

About you

Bachelor's degree in Interiors or Architecture (NCIDQ / CID preferred)
12+ years of professional experience with a focus on high-end residential and/or hospitality; growth-stage startup experience preferred
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience managing large, global teams comprised of full-time employees, contractors, and consultants; Director-level experience required
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; experience in cross-functional
stakeholder management and comfort working with senior leadership
Strong creative vision and experience developing brand standards
Experience with all phases of design, including concept development, schematics, design development, and construction documentation
Outstanding design presentation skills; demonstrated ability to articulate compelling design narratives via images and words
Experience managing department budget, resourcing, and capacity planning, with ability to articulate ROI on investments
Big picture, systems thinker, with experience setting strategy, managing roadmaps, and driving execution and continuous improvement
Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to thrive in a highly ambiguous, fast-paced environment
Extensive knowledge of furniture, architecture, and current design trends, as well as FF&E vendors and custom solutions for high-end residential and hospitality projects; global sourcing and product development experience required
Proficiency in Revit and Autocad required
Proficiency in modeling software including SketchUp Pro, Rhino and V-ray preferred; Hand-sketching skills a plus
Knowledge of Houzz, Studio Designer, Spexx, or equivalent spec writing software a plus
Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Photoshop, Acrobat,
Illustrator) and G-Suite programs (including Slides, Sheets, and Docs) required;
proficiency in Excel a plus
Familiarity with project management software including Procore, Smartsheets, MS Project, and TeamGantt preferred; familiarity with design tools including Holobuilder and Bluebeam a plus
Collaborative, team-first mindset; great sense of humor, humility, and positive spirit!
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