Design Project Manager

Job Title: Design Project Manager

Department: Hive Collective

Position Summary:

Responsible for overseeing various administrative aspects of all Interior Design projects. For a project, the Project Manager will be the liason between the designers and clients. Make decisions and monitors the project to keep it on schedule by supporting the designers in meeting a set deadline to uphold business initiatives. A Design Project Manager must have strong organizational, time management, and communication skills, and an excellent understanding of interior design, style, and decor.

Position Expectations: 

• Manage all design projects from conception through completion
• Represent Hive Collective lifestyle brand through communication, personal appearance, and professionalism
• Provide a luxury experience for the clientele by mastering and executing Hive Collective's design aesthetic for residential Interior Design
• Be a communication conduit to clients and business partners on behalf of Designers
• Coordinate and manage all moving parts of the design and installation with the ultimate goal of having satisfied clients and business partners
• Price all specified items, create product cards, key and manage PO's in Lightspeed and track orders through to accounting/payment installation
• Maintain financial master spreadsheet and inventory status spreadsheet for all open orders to reflect payments and estimates ship dates
• Maintain master Design client spreadsheet with all new client information
• Manage calendar for Designers by setting and confirming all client and vendor appointments
• Coordinate and schedule all vendor presentations
• Adjust schedules and targets on the projects as needs or financing for the project change
• Track deliveries and partner with the Warehouse Team to provide an estimates time of arrival so they are prepared to receive the product
• Inspect all items when they arrive for quality control and report any damage to the appropriate vendor
• Manage third-party receivers when used for large-scale projects
• Act as the office manager to ensure clients are being cared for, and all supplies are in stock for the Design Office and Studio
• Ensure all invoices, in partnership with accounting, with the proper paperwork
• Receives and processes all Hive, PURE by Hive, and Hive Trade pillow orders

We are a growing company, and your role and responsibilities are subject to grow and change over time.

Benefits For You: 

• Dynamic and supportive work environment that values and prioritizes God, family, and work. 
• Opportunities for professional growth and development 
• Engaging and collaborative company culture 
• 50% Hive Collective employee discount to you and immediate family members 
• Holidays off; No work on Sundays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision after 60 days of full time employment; 401(k) matching after 1 year of full time employment
• PTO for full time employment

What Your Background / Experience Should Look Like:

• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• 1–2+ years of experience in interior design, project coordination, or a related design/creative role
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or similar design software required, with 3+ years of AutoCAD experience preferred
• Experience working in a marketing, design, or creative agency environment preferred
• Strong working knowledge of design processes, from concept to installation
• Proficiency in Lightspeed, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management tools
• Familiarity with accounting processes and managing purchase orders
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional demeanor with the ability to represent Hive Collective’s luxury lifestyle brand