Senior Designer & Project Manager

Bozeman, Montana  |  Full-Time In Person |  $120,000 – $140,000/yr + Benefits

About the Role

Big Sky Staffing and Recruiting has partnered with Homestead Woods, a custom cabinetry design studio with more than 25 years of craftsmanship and client-centered design in the Bozeman area. We are recruiting for a Senior Designer & Project Manager who wants more than a job title.

This is a leadership track opportunity for someone ready to own full-cycle residential and commercial projects, mentor a growing design team, shape studio systems, and follow a clear path toward Principal or Studio Director. If you thrive at the intersection of beautiful design and operational excellence — and you lead with ownership, not ego — we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership

•        Lead full-cycle residential and light commercial cabinetry and design projects, from concept through installation

•        Own project schedules, budgets, scopes, and client communication across all phases

•        Identify risks early and resolve them before they impact clients or timelines

•        Coordinate with production teams, vendors, contractors, and trades with precision

Design Excellence

•        Lead design direction, concept development, and client presentations on high-end projects

•        Produce sophisticated space planning, cabinetry detailing, and material selections

•        Review and elevate the work of junior designers, maintaining quality standards

•        Protect and evolve the studio's design identity and brand

Team Mentorship & Leadership

•        Coach and develop junior designers through structured feedback and day-to-day collaboration

•        Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and genuine teamwork

•        Support onboarding, knowledge-sharing, and professional development across the studio

Operations & Systems

•        Identify workflow inefficiencies and implement scalable solutions

•        Strengthen documentation standards, quality control processes, and project visibility

•        Partner with studio leadership on strategic planning, hiring, and long-term growth

What We're Looking For

•        7–12+ years of experience in custom cabinetry or a design-build environment using AutoCAD

•        Proven success leading complex, full-lifecycle residential or commercial design projects

•        Strong technical skills — space planning, cabinetry detailing, specifications, FF&E packages

•        Exceptional organizational ability with experience managing multiple projects simultaneously

•        High emotional intelligence and calm, clear communication under pressure

•        A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset — you bring solutions, not just problems

•        A genuine passion for developing others and contributing to a team's long-term growth

•        Comfort in a studio culture that values authenticity and connection as much as polish

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive package designed to attract exceptional talent and reward long-term commitment:

•        Base salary: $120,000 – $140,000 depending on experience

•        Annual merit review tied to performance — not just tenure

•        Medical insurance (company pays 50% of monthly premium after 90 days)

•        Supplemental dental insurance through Aflac (100% company paid after 60 days)

•        Health Savings Account (HSA) with 50% company match on contributions

•        401(k) with up to 3.5% company match, plus potential profit-sharing

•        Short-term and long-term disability coverage through Northwestern Mutual

•        $100,000 life insurance and AD&D coverage

•        Paid vacation: 10 days (up to 20 with tenure), plus 9+ company holidays

•        $50/month wellness reimbursement (gym, yoga, massage, ski pass, and more)

•        Company cell phone provided

•        Clear leadership advancement path toward Principal / Studio Director

•        Company vehicle for use when traveling to jobsites or performing job-related errands

Why Homestead Woods

We are not a rigid, corporate design firm. We are a studio that cares deeply about the craft, the client, and the people doing the work. Our culture is built on five core values:

•        Growth — We invest in personal and professional development. We want our team to be better today than yesterday.

•        Curiosity — We never stop seeking creative ways to solve hard problems.

•        Authenticity — We show up for each other with empathy and humility.

•        Service — We put the homeowner at the center of everything we do and aim to surpass expectations every time.

•        Fun & Fulfillment — This is a calling, not just a career. We support the whole person.

This is not a role for someone who wants to clock in, execute tasks, and clock out. It is for someone who wants to build something — and be part of a team that genuinely enjoys doing it.

Want to learn more?  Please contact Jody to start the conversation.