Director, Interior Design

Overview AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is one of the nation's leading Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT's), in the business of developing, redeveloping, acquiring and managing quality apartment communities in high barrier-to-entry markets of the United States. These markets are located in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Pacific Northwest and Northern and Southern California regions of... the country. We currently own and operate approximately 82,000 apartment homes in the US and employ approximately 3,000 associates. The Role The Director of Interior Design is responsible for performing as a lead designer, managing, and overseeing project designers and managers multi-family new development and renovation projects within AvalonBay. This role will work with internal and external project teams on the execution of schematic design, design development and construction documentation on these projects, as well as providing oversight throughout the construction administration phase; collaborating from start to finish providing design vision and ensuring design excellence. This Role Will • Lead all interior related projects such as New Development and Interior Renovation Projects (Capital Projects, CapEx and Non-routine projects), provide design thought leadership to regional project teams, for all phases of interior design • Perform as a lead designer for all in-house designed projects (New Development, Renovation projects) and provide design leadership to internal Design team • Based on business needs and overall design trends, lead and execute design initiatives and provide strategic design thinking and leadership in updating design standards • Provide leadership in consultant selection and management • Manage project pipeline, schedule, budget, and team workflow, allocate appropriate team resources • Collaborate with internal AvalonBay departments (Regional and Corporate teams) and with external consultants as it relates to project scope You Have... • Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or Interior Design from an accredited program. • 12-15 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related field. • Must be a subject matter expert in all phases of interior design (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction documentation, Construction administration and Furniture selection process). • Must have strong communication and collaboration skills. • Occasional travel required within the US. • Proficient in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, and Enscape. • NCIDQ certification preferred. • LEED accreditation preferred. How AvalonBay Supports You We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation. We Offer • Comprehensive benefits – health, dental & vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more! • Growth based on achievement and promotion from within. • Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!). • A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes. • A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement. Additional Info AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things. AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law. AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law. For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice