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OpenHome Design Manager

Design Sales

Walpole, NH

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Working at Bensonwood

At Bensonwood, we believe in creating better buildings for a healthier planet. Our dedicated employees work on projects of every size, collaborating with homeowners and building professionals. With more than four decades of award-winning residential and commercial projects throughout the US as evidence, our company’s dynamic, team-oriented culture values environmental responsibility and improving design and construction standards.

Position Summary

Bensonwood is seeking a full-time, OpenHome Design Manager to join the team. This position will be a part of the Bensonwood Design Group, and specialize in working with OpenHome, which is a design system from sustainable architecture pioneers LakelFlato, KieranTimberlake, and Bensonwood. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated, focused individual looking to be a part of a company with a strong focus on sustainability and healthy buildings.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Refine established OpenHome principles, products, materials, design, and construction methods to meet current realities.
  • Work with OpenHome partner firms and BWC to manage projects handed off to Bensonwood through design development and build stages.
  • Meet with clients of OpenHome partner firms and BWC to finish designing projects by selecting fixtures and finishes.
  • Communicate back to OpenHome partner firms and BWC on the status of projects and schedules.
  • Liaison between Bensonwood and OpenHome partner firms to refine processes and products as designs develop.
  • Maintain and update OpenHome Standards Document.
  • Maintain and update combined presentation documents for collaboration between Openhome partner firms.
  • Coordinate with and provide support to Architectural PMs when needed for Bensonwood OpenHome projects.
  • Research and define specifications and products.
  • Specification writing and coordination
  • Collaboration with the interior designer

Preferred Qualifications

  • Leadership qualities
  • Strong communication skills
  • Interior Design/Architecture knowledge
  • Client relations/customer service focused
  • Graphic Design skills
  • Revit or equivalent experience
  • Google/ Microsoft Suite experience

Additional Attributes of Success

  • Positive, can-do team player with strong problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail with the ability to:
  • Complete assignments accurately
  • Organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
  • Work independently and collaboratively within a team setting with excellent interpersonal skills 
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Computer literacy with the ability to work in all Microsoft and Google applications
  • Strong belief in customer service and satisfaction
  • Ability and flexibility to take on other responsibilities as assigned

Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation will be based on skill level and experience
  • Benefits include: Health Insurance, Holidays, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, 401(K), and Profit Sharing