Ohara Davies-Gaetano Interiors seeks an experienced and highly skilled Operations Director to lead and oversee the operations of our high-end residential interior design company. As the Director of Operations, you will be responsible for managing and guiding the design team, ensuring exceptional quality and customer satisfaction, and driving the growth and success of our studio. This position requires a strong blend of design operations, leadership ability, business acumen, and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities:

1. Design Team Management:

• Lead, inspire, and manage a team of talented designers and support staff.

• Foster a collaborative and creative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.

• Work with Head of Design to assign and delegate projects, establish deadlines, and ensure efficient resource allocation.

• Provide guidance and support to the team and ensuring adherence to project requirements and timelines.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for training and improvement.

• Sourcing and recruiting design talent.

2. Project Oversight:

• Oversee the consistency in implementation of our design processes and operation from conception to completion, ensuring the highest quality standards.

• Monitor project progress, resolve any issues that arise, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

3. Client Relationships and Business Development:

• Build and nurture relationships with new and existing clients to understand their needs and exceed their expectations.

• Act as the primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring exceptional service and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Collaborate with Head of Design and President to identify business opportunities, develop client agreements.

• Stay updated on industry trends, market demands, and competitor activities to drive the growth and competitiveness of the studio.

4. Financial Management:

• Develop and manage the studio's budget, monitor financial performance, and optimize profitability with Head of Design and President.

• Provide accurate project costing estimates, evaluate pricing strategies, and negotiate contracts with clients and vendors.

• Track project expenses, review invoices, and ensure timely billing and collection processes working collaboratively with the Finance Team.

• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and processes within the studio.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Interior Design, Architecture, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

• Previous and proven experience in a leadership or managerial role within the design industry.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong business acumen with experience in budgeting, financial management, and business development.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for delivering excellence in design. \

If you are a highly motivated and a talented professional with a passion for supporting the creation of exceptional residential spaces, we invite you to join our dynamic team in our operations.

About Company:

Founded in 2009, Ohara Davies-Gaetano is a Los Angeles-based firm working on projects in the US and abroad. The firm ethos is to create bespoke interiors that truly reflect our client's lifestyle, melding seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Our firm seeks collaborations with the top industry partners in architecture, landscape architecture, lighting design, and artisanal craft. We believe that partnerships enable the most remarkable landmark projects.

Ohara Davies-Gaetano has been recognized internationally as the Interior Design Firm of the Year in 2018 by the esteemed Andrew Martin Award. Consistently, Ohara Davies-Gaetano is nominated as 1st Dibs top 50 firms in the world, and our work has been featured in Architectural Digest, Veranda and Introspective to name a few publications.

Ohara Davies-Gaetano believes in creating environments that resonate with livable luxury, are timeless, and create a tangible connection to nature. We take inspiration from the natural landscape, history, architecture, and materiality.

Our projects are unique to each client, capturing the project's spirit and essence. Current and past project locations include Montecito, Pebble Beach, Laguna Beach, Sonoma, Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Montana, Deer Valley, NY, Dallas, Houston, Atherton, Los Altos Hills, Palm Beach, Jupiter, St. Barth's and Anguilla to name a few.

Los Angeles based with satellite offices in NYC, Palm Beach and Montana.

If interested please send resume to careers@odg-interiors.com