Senior Design Specialist – Residential & Amenity Spaces

Status

Full Time

Employer

Robson Communities

Location

Sun Lakes, AZ

Job Description

This position is responsible for leading executing high-level interior exterior design for Robson Communities’ luxury Active Adult (55+) residential homes, model homes, amenity spaces. This position plays a critical role in shaping the visual experiential identity of each community by delivering sophisticated, lifestyle-driven interiors that reflect the expectations of discerning Active Adult homeowners. The Designer ensures cohesive integration of color palettes, furnishings, architectural styles, materials, textures while maintaining alignment with Robson’s br stards market positioning. The role requires a seasoned design professional who understs luxury living, functionality, comfort, timeless style appropriate for Active Adult buyers. Performs other job duties, as assigned.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the design, specification, installation of luxury model homes community amenity spaces, including furniture, lighting, artwork, window treatments, accessories,

• décor that reflect Robson’s upscale Active Adult lifestyle.
Develop refined market-appropriate color palettes interior schemes that thoughtfully layer textures, finishes, materials,
• architectural elements suited to luxury 55+ living.
Collaborate with Architecture Construction teams to select interior exterior finishes (flooring, cabinetry, countertops, tile, paint, fixtures, hardware) that align with community positioning, buyer demographics,
• design trends.
Oversee furniture accessory procurement including vendor sourcing, budgeting, ordering, tracking, installation coordination,
• quality control.
Support buyer selection processes (if applicable), providing professional guidance that enhances homeowner satisfaction while protecting construction stards
• timelines.
Maintain strengthen vendor relationships to ensure high-quality products, competitive pricing,
• dependable performance.
Conduct site visits to monitor installations ensure execution aligns with design intent br st
• ards.
Research emerging design trends, materials,
• innovations relevant to luxury Active Adult living to maintain competitive market advantage.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of progressive interior design experience.
• Significant experience in luxury residential design or high-end homebuilding required.
Experience designing model homes professionally merch
• ised environments strongly preferred.
Underst
• ing of mature, affluent clientele preferred.
Demonstrated success managing multiple projects within construction timelines
• budgets.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or related field required.
• NCIDQ certification preferred.
• ASID, IIDA, or related professional affiliation preferred.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, or similar design software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to prepare professional design presentations
• mood boards.
Ability to read interpret architectural
• construction drawings.

SKILLS/ABILITIES/DECISION MAKING

• Able to meet predetermined deadlines
• Verbally communicate information effectively using visual aids/presentation materials
Ability to interact with address customer/vendor needs in a professional manner (in person
• on phone)
Ability to interact effectively in a team atmosphere (share ideas, listen
• be flexible)
Ability to interact effectively individually with peers superiors (within organization
• externally)
Ability to develop plans to set/achieve goals
• objectives
Quickly
• accurately identify critical issues, problem solve, assess a course of action including its consequences/outcomes
Ability to h
• le conflict resolution when faced with adverse situations or difficult personalities
Ability to lead, manage, motivate direct people
• control resources
Ability to plan, direct or assign tasks to team to achieve department
• organizational goals

Date Posted

05/07/2026

How to Apply