Director of Product Design

Location: Florida-South Carolina-Texas
Company: Minto Communities / Latitude Margaritaville
Type: Full-Time

Where Lifestyle Meets Legacy Design
Minto Communities and Latitude Margaritaville have redefined the way families and active adults live, combining world-class planning with iconic lifestyle branding. Now, we’re looking for the next visionary to help shape the future of home design across our award-winning communities.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Architect or Residential Designer to step into a high-impact leadership role — overseeing the design of floorplans and elevations that define the unique character of our homes and communities. This is more than just a director-level post — it’s a chance to sit on the other side of the table, shape a portfolio of beloved lifestyle products, and influence how thousands of people live, entertain, and thrive.

The ideal candidate is both a creative visionary and a hands-on practitioner. You’re comfortable guiding outside consultants, leading internal teams, and rolling up your sleeves to sketch a better solution when it’s needed. You see the big picture, but you’re also not afraid of getting into the details that make homes feel human.

Our Culture & Development Philosophy

At Minto, we don’t just build homes — we craft lifestyle-first communities where architecture, planning, and purpose intersect. Our developments are rooted in storytelling, placemaking, and the belief that great design improves lives. We immerse ourselves in local context, buyer desires, and emerging trends to create communities that feel instantly personal yet timeless.

We foster a collaborative, respectful, and idea-driven culture. Here, great ideas can come from anywhere — and the best ones are often born at the intersection of disciplines. We’re a team of doers and dreamers who believe in sweating the details, challenging the status quo and having fun along the way.

You’ll work with some of the most passionate people in the industry — planners, marketers, engineers, and brand partners — all united by the mission to make every community not just livable, but lovable.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full design lifecycle of new home product development — from ideation to construction documents Oversee architectural consultants, providing direction on floorplans, elevations, details, and brand alignment. Ensure designs align with community character, brand standards, market demands, and evolving buyer lifestyles Collaborate across disciplines — marketing, planning, construction, and sales — to develop product that delights and performs Analyze and iterate on product performance (sales, cost, buyer feedback) to inform future design improvements Champion innovation in home design, including materials, layouts, and sustainable practices Be a thought partner to senior leadership on product strategy and community vision

Qualifications

Degree or significant experience in Architecture and Planning. 8+ years of experience in residential architecture or product design (single-family and/or active adult communities preferred) Strong design sensibility and ability to direct others while contributing directly Experience managing external consultants and cross-functional teams Working knowledge of residential codes and constructability Proficiency with architectural design tools (AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, etc.) or even better, a Sharpie and Onion Skin. Passion for lifestyle-driven design and attention to how people live in a home, and what sells. A collaborative spirit and a bias toward action

Why Join Us

This is more than a leadership role — it’s a chance to shape the next generation of lifestyle-driven communities across the Sunbelt. Minto is in the midst of an exciting era of growth, launching new development concepts and branded communities that span from Dallas to Hilton Head, Panama City Beach to Naples, and West Palm Beach.

You won’t just be designing homes — you’ll be helping define what home means in each of these vibrant markets. Whether it's crafting the next Latitude Margaritaville or helping bring an entirely new brand to life, your work will directly influence how thousands of people live, connect, and thrive.

We move fast, collaborate deeply, and operate with a high degree of trust and autonomy. You’ll work with people who are as passionate about place-making as they are about performance. And you’ll be part of a company that values design integrity as a strategic advantage — not an afterthought.

If you’re ready to leave the drafting table behind and step into the driver’s seat of innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

 

 

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