[Hiring] Senior Manager, Interior Design @Pacaso

Role Description

Pacaso is seeking a Senior Manager of Interior Design who excels in both luxury design and business-minded operations. This hybrid role bridges Design and Supply Chain, combining creative leadership with strong financial and operational discipline.

• Lead and mentor the design team, developing skills and leveraging individual strengths to deliver high-quality work.
• Oversee the full design process, from concept to installation, to ensure every home meets Pacaso’s luxury standards while adhering to tight onboarding schedules.
• Create compelling design narratives, palettes, and presentations that support Sales and elevate the owner experience.
• Review and refine design deliverables, including concepts, FF&E specifications, and installation plans.
• Maintain and evolve the Pacaso Design Standard, adapting to regional styles while ensuring brand consistency.
• Foster a collaborative, creative culture focused on beauty, durability, and scalable design practices.

• Partner with Procurement and Accounting to ensure design decisions align with onboarding and refresh budgets.
• Select products that balance luxury aesthetics with durability, warranty coverage, availability, and lifecycle cost.
• Analyze cost drivers and propose solutions that optimize margins without compromising the owner experience.
• Support development of scalable FF&E assortments, shoppable inventory, and pre-approved product lines.

• Support and expand Pacaso’s Design Services, helping transform creative ideas into profitable offerings.
• Contribute to “Shoppable Home” programs and curated product assortments that drive revenue and operational efficiency.
• Produce design assets that also serve as Sales and Marketing collateral.
• Identify new revenue opportunities through owner behavior analysis and market insights.
• Partner with Supply Chain & Operations to build scalable processes, sourcing strategies, and regional design approaches.
• Support global expansion through regional palette development and sourcing opportunities.
• Participate in strategic initiatives across staffing, supply chain innovation, and new technology adoption.

• Help modernize design workflows by implementing dynamic, collaborative tools (Google Workspace, Salesforce, Houzz, etc.).
• Use product performance and failure data to refine Pacaso’s design and sourcing standards.
• Contribute to long-term design roadmaps that balance creativity with operational and financial discipline.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of interior design experience in luxury residential; hospitality or boutique commercial experience preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated design, clear storytelling, and execution within budgets and timelines.
• Experience leading or mentoring designers, with the ability to elevate team output and foster creative growth.
• Ability to thrive in a high-velocity environment, delivering luxury results under strict deadlines while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Skilled at designing independently while balancing budget, operational, and durability considerations.
• Strong understanding of procurement, cost management, lifecycle value, and ROI-driven decision making.
• Comfortable partnering closely with accounting, procurement, operations, and cross-functional teams to align design with business goals.
• Excellent communicator who can translate creative concepts into practical, scalable solutions.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and able to influence across departments in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Proficient in Google Workspace; familiarity with tools like Houzz, Order.co, Studio Designer, or similar procurement platforms.
• Familiarity with design software (Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Suite) and Salesforce dashboards is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Unlimited, flexible PTO for exempt employees.
• Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Sponsored memberships to One Medical, Ginger and Carrot.
• 401(k) to help you save for the future.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave.
• Generous home office stipend and monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Quarterly remote team building events and L&D opportunities.