Director of Design and Development
Role summary
GreatHouse Remodeling is seeking a Director of Design & Development to lead its Sales, Marketing, and Design teams. This strategic, client-focused role is responsible for driving departmental performance, ensuring a seamless client journey from initial contact through design completion, and strengthening brand presence. The Director will actively participate in sales, oversee marketing partnerships, manage design operations, and foster a high-performing, collaborative team environment. Key responsibilities include refining sales processes, guiding marketing strategy, maintaining design quality standards, and ensuring cross-departmental alignment. The company emphasizes a family-first culture, offers profit-sharing bonuses, and provides a competitive salary and benefits package.
About GreatHouse
GreatHouse Remodeling is a design-build remodeling company founded in 2003, specializing in residential single-family homes. We like to say that we build great houses that create great living for great people. We are located and work primarily in the East Cobb/Roswell/Sandy Springs area and are heavily invested in the community that we live and work in. GreatHouse is a supportive and fun environment that takes great pride in making the remodeling experience enjoyable for the employees and for the clients. We offer a strong salary and benefits package and a positive and motivational environment to grow and prosper. We are engaged in our work and complete our projects through established processes and innovative teamwork.
We are a family-first company and believe it should be enjoyable to come to work. We take pride in serving both our customers and our employees. For our customers, we strive to give them not just a fantastic finished product but a superior service in the experience we provide along the way, from sales to design to construction and beyond. For our employees, we aim to create an environment that fosters opportunities for growth, all while ensuring flexibility for family life. Honesty and trustworthiness are at the core of our values, and we operate a profit-sharing model where employees can receive bonuses of up to 25% of their total pay every three months based on team performance.
Position Summary
The Director of Design & Development is a strategic, client-focused leader responsible for driving the performance, vision, and alignment of GreatHouse’s Sales, Marketing, and Design teams. This role ensures a seamless and elevated client journey—from initial outreach through completed design—while strengthening brand presence, increasing sales performance, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment.
You serve as both a thought leader and an active contributor, participating directly in sales efforts alongside the Owner and General Manager. You oversee internal design operations and external marketing partnerships, ensuring all functions are aligned with company goals, brand standards, and growth objectives.
Strategic Leadership & Department Development
- Lead and develop the Sales, Marketing, and Design teams in alignment with GreatHouse’s core values.
- Serve as a thought leader for the organization, driving alignment across departments.
- Build scalable systems and processes that support growth.
- Participate in Leadership Team rhythms including weekly L10s and quarterly planning.
- Ensure a premium, consistent client experience aligned with the GreatHouse brand.
Sales Leadership & Business Development
- Actively participate in the sales process alongside leadership.
- Coach the Sales team to improve close rates and client experience.
- Refine and optimize the sales process.
- Identify opportunities for new business development.
Marketing Leadership & Brand Growth
- Oversee external marketing and SEO partners.
- Manage relationships with marketing vendors.
- Guide marketing strategy and brand positioning.
- Ensure consistent brand voice and messaging.
- Track and evaluate marketing performance.
Design Team Leadership & Project Development
- Oversee the full Design team (Interior Designer, Drafter, Estimator, Procurement Manager).
- Ensure efficient, client-focused design processes.
- Support collaboration between Design, Sales, and Production.
- Maintain high standards for design quality and communication.
- Foster innovation within the design function.
Cross-Department Collaboration & Client Experience
- Ensure alignment between Sales, Design, and Production.
- Identify and resolve gaps in the client experience.
- Participate in key client touchpoints.
- Promote clear communication across departments.
People Leadership
- Recruit, onboard, and develop team members.
- Conduct regular 1:1s and performance conversations.
- Foster a collaborative and positive culture.
- Encourage professional development.
Additional Requirements
- Full-time availability (40–45 hours per week).
- Must be available during business hours and as needed.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Occasional evening or weekend availability.
Salary/Benefits
- Base salary plus quarterly profit sharing ($100,000 – $130,000 total compensation depending on experience)
- Company-sponsored health insurance
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Flexible work hours
- PTO and paid holidays
- Paid training and development
- Mileage reimbursement or company vehicle
- Office perks and company events
Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person