Design Project Manager

About Us

Guided by our core values – The Lugano Way – our team embodies a proactive mindset that fuels our drive for success. We work with a people-first mentality and foster an environment of continuous learning and mutual growth. Our ultimate goal? To consistently find a path to YES and deliver remarkable in all we do. Through innovation, teamwork, and collaboration, we bring this to life. Join us in shaping a future of brilliance and endless possibilities.

Job Overview

You will play a pivotal role in the realization of our creative vision. You will oversee the design and execution of new salon locations, updates to existing projects, and special internal initiatives. Your keen eye for design and proactive approach will ensure that each project aligns seamlessly with our brand’s luxurious standards.

What You Will Do

• Partner with the Co-Founder/COO to bring design projects from conception to completion, ensuring they embody our brand’s sophistication.
• Collaborate on designing new salon locations and updating current projects, maintaining our commitment to excellence and innovation.
• Handle internal design projects as needed, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our brand.
• Keep the current brand book up to date and help create a new one for each location, including physical samples.
• Liaise with vendors to source and procure the highest quality materials and supplies.
• Work cross-functionally with all departments in the business, primarily in operations and marketing.
• Oversee inventory and supplies, ensuring that project timelines are met without compromise.
• Maintain meticulous records of project progress and vendor interactions.
• Ensure all projects adhere to budgetary and timeline constraints, upholding our efficiency and quality standards.
• Facilitate the ordering process for project design items, including furniture, fabrics, etc

What You Bring

• You have a sharp eye for detail and a commitment to flawless design.
• You are always seeking to understand project needs deeply and asking the right questions.
• You showcase organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• You are actively engaged in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing project requirements.
• You come with proven experience working with vendors to fulfill orders and managing inventory and supplies.
• You pride yourself on exceptional written and verbal communication skills to ensure all parties involved in projects are kept up to date.
• You ideally have previous experience at an architectural and/or design firm.
• You are an expert in design software such as AutoCAD, SketchUp, or similar.
• You have a strong understanding of contemporary design principles and trends.

Pay Transparency
Targeted base compensation range is $120,000 plus annual bonus. The total compensation package is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our Benefits 

Lugano Diamonds is a fast-growing company with many opportunities for you to master your craft and grow your career. We are proud to offer employees a generous compensation package that includes commission and bonus plans for all employees, multi-option healthcare plans, 401k with match, and paid time off. Join the team and carve your own path to the future. 

Being You at Lugano 

Lugano is committed to creating a diverse work environment that recruits and rewards employees based on capabilities and performance. We are inclusive, celebrate our differences, and welcome a broad range of perspectives and ideas without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Join Our Team – Where People, Leadership, Innovation, and Passion come first.

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