About Us: 

True Legacy Homes is a dynamic residential real estate company specializing in home flipping. We are committed to transforming homes by enhancing their value & appeal through innovative design and expert craftsmanship. Our commitment to quality and efficiency drives our success, and we are seeking a motivated individual to join our team and help us continue our growth.

Position: Director of Residential Architecture

Location: Irvine, CA

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Office

Wage Scale: $120,000 to $150,000 Salaried/Exempt

*Position is eligible for yearly bonus of up to 10% of base salary.  

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer (COO)

Travel: Occasional Travel 10%

Join Our Team as the Director of Residential Architecture at True Legacy Homes!

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for interior design and architecture? True Legacy Homes is seeking a motivated and experienced Director of Residential  Architecture to join our dynamic team. Specializing in transforming homes in highly desirable neighborhoods throughout Southern California and beyond, we are committed to enhancing home value and appeal through reimagined floor plans, innovative design, and expert craftsmanship. If you are driven by quality and efficiency, we want you to help us continue our growth and success.

Job Summary:

As the Director of Residential  Architecture, you will lead, mentor, and oversee a team of interior designers, residential architectural draftsmen, and purchasing agents. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the creation of industry-leading designs and optimal floor plans for each home, maximizing return on investment. You will collaborate with team members to set clear design directives, adhering to budget and brand identity while driving production timelines and managing project analysis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Leadership, Management, and Accountability (LMA)

• Lead, mentor, and oversee a team of interior designers, residential architectural draftsman and purchasing agents, ensuring industry leading designs and optimal floor plans are created for each home. 
• Maintain and promote positive relationships with internal teams, contractors, and suppliers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and manage systems and processes for plan production, interior design, and procurement, ensuring efficiency and quality, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Facilitate team meetings, promote a collaborative work environment, and supervise project correspondences to ensure effective communication.
• Oversee the participation in project design meetings and encourage the design team to propose improvements and innovative solutions.  
• Perform other related duties as assigned, ensuring the team remains focused, efficient, and aligned in their roles.

 Architectural Floor plans

• Guide the Interior Design and Drafting team to collaborate, challenge one another and develop exceptional revised floor plans that meet project goals. 
• Ensure that the team creates attractive and efficient floor plans that maximize the investment opportunity for each home. 
• Craft intentional and beautiful spaces throughout homes, showcasing thoughtful design and innovative use of space. 
• Collaborate with Directors of Real Estate Investments, Project Managers & Acquisition Managers to determine initial goals and set clear design directives for each project. 

Interior Finish Selections

• Develop and establish market leading interior finish selections and installation techniques to ensure high-quality results. 
• Ensure cohesive designs that respect neighborhood characteristics, original architecture, and buyer expectations. 
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, materials, techniques, and other developments in interior design and ensure the Design Team is informed and up-to-date.
• Lead the internal semi-annual design presentations showcasing new materials, colors, updated mood boards, and collections of material samples. 

Purchasing

• Manage the purchasing team to ensure procurement aligns with project specifications, design intent and budget.
• Oversee data entry and record-keeping for material procurement in compliance with company policies, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

Virtual floor plans and CAD files

• Coordinate the collection of virtual floor plans and creation of CAD files for all projects, ensuring deadlines are met.

Complete plan set production

• Maintain acceptable timeline for production of plan sets and design intentions, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Ensure collaboration with Project Managers and Design team to assess structural constraints and update plans accordingly. 
• Supervise the creation of project plans, including existing, demo and revised floor plans, lighting plan, window, door and material schedules, kitchen, bathroom, laundry & mud room elevations, feature wall and fireplace elevations, using AutoCAD. 
• Oversee the preparation of renderings and permit plans sets as needed, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field. 
• Minimum of eight (8) years of verifiable interior design experience, preferably in residential projects. 
• At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role overseeing a team of interior designers. 
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop teams. 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software. 
• Comprehensive understanding of residential construction means and methods. 
• Strong project management skills with experience in overseeing multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. 
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. 
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Ability to communicate and relate to a diverse staff and stakeholders in a courteous and professional manner. 
• Experience in developing and managing project budgets. 
• Ability to monitor expenses and implement cost-saving measures effectively. 
• High level of integrity and ethical standards. 
• Strong spatial awareness and ability to envision new spaces and layouts to maximize the potential of a home. 
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and advancements. 
• Willingness to travel approximately 10% of the time. 
• Must have a valid Driver’s License. 

Physical Requirements:

• The nature of the position requires frequent travel to and from various locations within the County.  Occasionally, travel may be required to neighboring counties. 
• May on occasion require prolonged periods of sitting, walking, and standing.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 45lbs.
• Bending and Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. 
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders or stairs using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.   
• Mobility Requirement: Ability to get from one location to another. 
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on one or both knees. 
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, fingers, and/or upper body for sustained periods of time, including using extremities to drag, push, pull or grasp. 
• Visual Requirements: Able to see and read computer screens, small electronic devices, and maps. 
• Hearing Requirement: Able to detect specific noises for proper equipment operation. 
• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical.

Work Environment:

• Work may involve working in an office, driving to properties, or driving to vendors and suppliers. 

Benefits: 

• Employer sponsored medical benefits 
• Eligible for Annual Bonus
• 401(k)
• 401(k) employer match of up to 2%
• Paid holidays 
• Paid time off
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Growing company
• Modern management style

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for the Director of Residential  Architecture position to www.truelegacyhomes.com/careers.

We invite you to check out some of our recent projects at www.truelegacyhomes.com/renovations.

Why Join Us: 

At True Legacy Homes, we value our team members and believe in fostering a supportive and growth-oriented environment. By joining us, you become part of a company that is dedicated to your professional development. We offer numerous opportunities for growth and advancement throughout Southern California, ensuring that you can build a rewarding career with us. We are committed to creating a positive and inclusive workplace where every team member is valued and has the opportunity to thrive. 

Disclaimer:

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designated to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. 

True Legacy Homes is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.