Blue Heron · 10 hours ago
Director of Design
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expBlue Heron is a company focused on architectural design and innovation, and they are seeking a Director of Design to lead their architectural design teams and ensure high-quality design work. This role involves overseeing design quality, collaborating cross-functionally, and maintaining the company's design ethos throughout the project lifecycle.
ArchitectureConstruction
Responsibilities
Support the Vice President of Design in maintaining best-in-class performance and advancing Blue Heron’s growth and brand through integrated operations, team alignment, and proactive problem solving
Incorporate and reinforce Blue Heron’s design standards for conceptual design integration and support best-practice development and documentation
Oversee that overall design direction and project solutions align with Blue Heron’s design ethos and brand promise
Provide architectural design direction and oversight for Luminary homes and other key product lines
Act as “moderator” of the Blue Heron Design Committee, actively calibrating committee members to current priorities and ensuring consistent application of design standards
Ensure project team adherence to design tools, processes, and standards to drive efficiency, effectiveness, and repeatability
Monitor and help deliver projects within established budgets and schedules, balancing design innovation with feasibility and cost
Guarantee comprehensive, seamless, timely, and accurate project transfer—including plans, elevations, interior architecture, and plan options—to the Production team without additional errors and drawing modifications
Champion constructability by coordinating with Production and Construction teams so design solutions are both bold and buildable
Monitor and reduce design-related error rates through continuous improvement, reviews, and feedback loops
Positively and actively collaborate with leadership and cross-departmental teams (Construction, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, Accounting) to ensure adherence to internal processes and quality standards
Provide insight on project design and the Blue Heron design ethos as needed by Sales and Marketing teams to support positioning, storytelling, and client engagement
Ensure accuracy of collateral from Elite Design to support Sales & Marketing, including plans, imagery, and options
Collaborate and coordinate with Visualization for Luminary homes to ensure renderings, animations, and visual materials accurately reflect design intent
Assist with sales presentations and pre-sale meetings, presenting design concepts and solutions in a compelling and client-friendly manner
Present SketchUp models and visualization assets to potential clients for Luminary homes and other key offerings
Oversee the creation and management of Discovery assets as required by Discovery and Sales teams, including presentations, lot fits, KMZ view studies, and other early-stage design materials
Ensure these assets are delivered on time, accurately reflect constraints and opportunities, and help support confident decision-making by clients and internal teams
Manage designer staff, including workload distribution across multiple projects and priorities
Interview, hire, and onboard qualified design team members, ensuring alignment with Blue Heron’s values and design ethos
Provide ongoing training, coaching, and mentoring to designers, developing both technical and conceptual design skills
Create, monitor, maintain, update, and train on processes and procedures for all design-related tasks
Lead by example, performing as a designer on high-profile or complex projects as needed
Foster a culture of accountability, creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the design team
Create and refine project design processes, systems, training materials, and best practices that support scalable, consistent delivery
Encourage routine and consistent use of design software including SketchUp, Revit, and Bluebeam; promote ongoing skill development with these tools
Collaborate within and across design teams to ensure processes and procedures are implemented and followed on project teams
Work with other departmental leaders to align design systems and standards with broader operational and production workflows
Qualification
Required
Minimum 6+ years residential and/or hospitality architectural experience in an architecture firm or hands-on homebuilding/construction organization, with 3+ years of architectural management experience
Professional Bachelor's or Master's Degree from an accredited Architecture program
Architectural registration preferred, or actively on track for licensure
Proven experience leading design efforts and ensuring adherence to design standards, guidelines, and brand ethos
Experience working cross-functionally with interdisciplinary teams, including Construction, Operations, Purchasing, Sales, Marketing, and Accounting
Routine use of SketchUp, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and/or Enscape preferred
Exceptional cross-functional collaborative attitude and a strong drive to deliver effective, integrated results
Demonstrated ability to be decisive in establishing priorities, setting expectations, and providing clear direction
Strong leadership skills with the ability to pivot as needed, motivate and develop team members, and hold teams accountable
Experience working in a high-energy, fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities
Exceptional professionalism; effective written, verbal, and visual communicator and proactive problem solver
Preferred
Architectural registration preferred, or actively on track for licensure
Familiarity with Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Lumion, and/or Enscape preferred
Company
Blue Heron
Blue Heron is a design-led development firm that accentuates aspirational living through personalized Home experiences.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Jon MacIntyre
Chief Financial Officer
Maureen Hascher, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Chief Talent Officer
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