Director of Design Job at Toll Brothers in Irvine

Overview: Join an award-winning company! Who are we? Since 1967, Toll Brothers has been building luxury homes and communities in the best locations in the U.S. Today, we’re a Fortune 500 company operating in over 50 markets across more than 20 states. We’re the country’s premier luxury builder with the widest range of products in the industry, including traditional single-family homes, active adult, hi-rise condos, apartment rentals, urban redevelopment, and student housing. From the homes we build to the talent we recruit, we know that to be the best, we have to work with the best. Toll Brothers is a place where diverse perspectives and experiences are welcomed and where employees of all backgrounds are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe every employee should feel safe to be their true and authentic self at work. Our employees are our family, and we strive to uphold the values that our founders instilled in us, creating an exceptional place to work that is inclusive to all. Toll Brothers , America’s leading builder of luxury homes seeks a Director of Design for our office located in Irvine, California. What is the opportunity? The Director of Design position sets the Architectural design strategy for Toll Brothers and determines the functional structure and procedures of the in-house design team. This position will supervise a 6-8 person team of Creatives, identify and establish relationships with a network of outside design vendors, and collaborate with cross-departmental teams on company initiatives. A leader with a combination of strong design vision who’s equally capable of managing and mentoring a proven group of design professionals. The Director consults on departmental direction and strategy and must have a passion for identifying, communicating and integrating design principles and must be able to deliver results to senior leadership and, occasionally, C-suite operatives. What are the primary responsibilities? Design Strategy: Staying up to date on competitive environment Exploring and testing alternatives Challenging and inspiring innovative results Team Structure/Process/Procedure: Gap identification On-going health assessment Innovating for efficiency and client satisfaction Scheduling/Prioritizing People Management: Leadership and goal setting Coaching/Mentoring Identifying candidates Onboarding/Interviewing All other duties as assigned Qualifications Does this describe you? Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to work with employees among multiple departments Able to produce insightful and innovative ideas Ability to: Manage individuals and groups Optimize performance of people, including determination of capabilities, integration into teams, allocation of tasks, direction, support, guidance, motivation, and management of performance Provide effective feedback throughout the performance management cycle to ensure optimum performance Participate, as appropriate, in formal processes such as compensation negotiations and disciplinary procedures Able to make informed decisions based on departmental strategy Do you have these qualifications? Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture 10+ years of progressive residential design experience 8+ years of direct staff management experience Proficient with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Excel Preferred: Business Acumen The salary for this position is $120,000-$160,000 plus an annual discretionary bonus and a monthly mobile device allowance. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes comprehensive medical/dental, 401(k) with a company match, discounted stock purchase, discounts on mortgages, homes, appliances, and much more! Come see why Toll Brothers has been attracting and retaining some of the best professionals in the industry! APPLY ONLINE TODAY! Toll Brothers is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. Toll Brothers will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr