Director of Design & Value Engineering

Role:

• Highly strategic and technically fluent leader of interior standards, unit upgrade strategy, and material optimization across our national multifamily portfolio.
• Strong understanding of construction, multifamily operations, and cost/value trade-offs, and can translate design decisions into measurable NOI impact.
• Partner closely with Construction, Asset Management, and Acquisitions to develop scalable interior programs that balance durability, speed, and rent premium performance.
• Develop and maintain national interior finish standards for unit interiors, common areas, and amenities.
• Lead value engineering efforts on interior scopes across CapEx and renovation programs.
• Work directly with Construction and Project Management teams to ensure design solutions are buildable and field-efficient.
• Provide interior scope input during acquisition underwriting.
• Build and manage relationships with national and regional finish vendors.
• Partner with Management to track performance of interior programs.
• Background in both design and construction environments.
• Strong vendor sourcing and material procurement experience.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial or multifamily design, construction, or value-add renovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience working on large-scale multifamily portfolios.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Comp $150-200K

Equal Opportunity Employer considering qualified applicants in accordance with applicable state and federal laws, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.