We are seeking a highly organized and design-oriented individual to fill a role as a Design Manager (DM). This is a contract, project-based role with 3-5 new single family homes expected to be furnished and installed into the TCH program each month. The role is ideal for someone with a knack for DIY home design projects, experience planning and shopping for home decor, furniture, design along with exceptional organization skills.
As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for selecting the appropriate furniture, furnishings, and decor for each property in line with TCH guidelines (see example homes here) and your own design judgment. You will manage the entire installation process, from meeting property owners onsite, creating estimates and invoices for ordering furniture/furnishing/decor, to coordinating with handymen and assistants to ensure timely and high-quality completion. Your design acumen, attention to details, and project management skills will be crucial in delivering a finished product that maximizes rental potential and marketability.
Key Responsibilities & Requirements:
-Conduct initial onsite property assessments.
-Create estimates to bring properties to “market-ready” for marketing and renting in the TCH program including inventorying current decor, housewares, furnishings and/or identifying gaps that need to be purchased/addressed.
-Select and budget furniture/furnishing/decor packages from preferred vendors/packages.
-Coordinate and manage the installation process; ie, move-in/install all furnishings to new homes around town that we are onboarding.
-Act as project manager, directing handymen and assistants.
-Ensure installations are completed on time and within budget.
Why Join Us?
-High Earning Potential: With the ability to onboard 3-5 properties a month, the earning potential is significant.
-Flexible Role: As a project based, independent contractor, you work on your time and set the schedule for installations.
-Growth Opportunities: As TCH expands, there will be opportunities for career advancement within the company.
-Impactful Work: You will play a key role in creating beautiful, family-centric home spaces for TCH guests to enjoy.
Qualifications:
-Experience in real estate, property management, staging, home design, or simply an interest in these areas
-Car + ability to drive to a home for an installation (driving stipend included)
-Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines, coordinating with multiple parties including vendors and homeowners.
-Personal computer and ability to easily navigate well-known, easy to use computer systems to track progress/projects and communicate with the team.
-Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
-Self-motivated with a results-driven attitude.
[Nice to have] Space in a room/garage of your home to receive home goods you’ve ordered on company credit card while preparing for an installation.
Texas Corporate Homes (TCH) is a leading provider of well-appointed, fully furnished midterm rental homes, specializing in placements through corporate relocation, insurance, and other temporary housing needs. We offer a unique opportunity for real estate investors to earn significantly more rental income through our streamlined Owner’s Program vs traditional rentals. Our mission is to make real estate investment as hassle-free and profitable as possible by handling every aspect of home furnishing, leasing, and property management. With 140+ homes across DFW, Austin and Houston today, TCH is the category leader in temporary housing.