Job Description

Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations

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Director of Residential Design

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Make Homes That Matter

Are you a design leader who sees architecture as legacy, not just layouts? At

Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations

, we don't just build homes, we craft generational spaces that reflect timeless craftsmanship and honor the lives lived within them. We're seeking a

Director of Residential Design

who thrives at the intersection of beauty, precision, and leadership, someone ready to elevate our client experience and grow our internal design team.





Founded on integrity, craftsmanship, and the Golden Rule,

Mahn Custom Homes

has served the greater St. Louis area with exceptional residential design-build services. Our work is detail-driven and high-touch, serving clients with discerning standards and high trust. A typical project starts at $400K, and our clients expect (and receive) white-glove service from first sketch to final walkthrough.





Our mission:

We build homes, not houses. We put people before profit. We take extreme ownership of everything we do.

Learn more about us at:


https://www.mahncustomhomes.com/





As

Director of Residential Design

, you will own the entire design experience, leading the creative direction, overseeing client selections, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring deliverables are aligned with scope, budget, and schedule. This role is both visionary and tactical, ideal for someone who can elevate aesthetics while running a tight ship.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design department: mentor, manage, and uphold design standards. Guide clients through all design phases, from inspiration to final selections. Create mood boards, palettes, renderings, and design documentation using Chief Architect. Ensure all selections are uploaded, tracked, and updated in BuilderTrend. Collaborate with architects, PMs, and trades to ensure constructability and alignment. Present confidently in high-pressure client scenarios, balancing empathy and assertiveness. Keep projects on budget and on schedule without sacrificing emotional or aesthetic value. Continuously improve systems, workflows, and documentation processes.

Qualifications:

5 or more years in high-end residential design. With at least 2 years of leading or mentoring designers. Advanced proficiency in Chief Architect and BuilderTrend. Experience producing high-end residential design documentation and renderings. Strong grasp of cabinetry, millwork, finish carpentry, and construction sequencing. Meticulous organizational skills, files, systems, and spaces stay clean and up to date. Ability to manage multiple projects with clarity and calm. Charismatic and professional, with exceptional listening and presentation skills. Consultative sales mindset. Able to guide clients while maintaining scope and budget. Emotionally intelligent and effective at de-escalating tension with clients and team. Ego-free, Golden Rule practitioner who builds trust across all relationships. Comfortable in a high-accountability, fast-paced environment. Deeply aligned with legacy thinking, your designs are built to last.

Compensation & Benefits

Full time position Competitive salary of $85,000 to $100,000, depending on experience

+ bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company match Paid time off and holidays Company-provided tech/tools Support for continued learning and training Leadership mentorship within a high-performance team

Ready to Lead with Legacy?

If you're ready to shape homes that leave a mark and mentor a team that builds with pride, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and bring your vision to life at

Mahn Custom Homes & Renovations.

Manh Custom Homes & Renovations is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.