Architect / Airbnb Staging & Project Manager

We are looking for an Architect or experienced Design/Project Manager to join our team and take ownership of the setup, furnishing, staging, and ongoing project management of our Airbnb units.

This role is ideal for someone with an architecture, interior design, construction, or project management background who has a strong eye for design and can take a project from an empty unit to a fully furnished, guest-ready Airbnb.

You will be responsible for planning the space, selecting furniture and finishes, coordinating vendors and contractors, managing deliveries and installations, and making sure everything is completed on time and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities
Plan and coordinate the complete setup and staging of Airbnb units
Develop furniture layouts and design concepts based on the property, target guests, and budget
Select furniture, décor, lighting, appliances, fixtures, finishes, linens, and other items
Source products and vendors and obtain pricing/quotes
Create shopping lists, budgets, and project timelines
Order furniture, materials, appliances, and other supplies
Coordinate deliveries, assembly, installation, and setup
Coordinate contractors, handymen, installers, suppliers, and other stakeholders
Communicate with property owners, managers, vendors, and contractors throughout the project
Track orders and follow up on delayed or missing items
Identify and resolve issues during the setup process
Conduct quality-control checks to ensure the unit is properly furnished and guest-ready
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Keep detailed records of project costs, purchases, timelines, and outstanding tasks
Help establish standardized Airbnb setup and staging processes that can be replicated across multiple properties
Ensure the finished space is attractive, functional, cohesive, and aligned with the property's goals and budget
Ideal Candidate

We are ideally looking for an Architect, but we are also open to candidates with strong experience in interior design, construction management, real estate project management, or a similar field.

You should be:

A licensed or experienced Architect preferred
Experienced in project management and coordinating multiple stakeholders
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable managing contractors and vendors
Experienced with furniture and material sourcing
Able to read floor plans and understand space planning
Creative with a strong eye for design, proportion, functionality, and aesthetics
Comfortable researching products and comparing prices
Proactive and able to solve problems independently
Excellent in written and spoken English
Highly organized with strong follow-through
Comfortable using spreadsheets, project-management software, Google Workspace, and other online tools
Able to manage multiple projects at the same time
What We're Looking For

We're not just looking for someone who can pick furniture.

We need someone who can own the entire process.

You should be able to take a property and say:

"Here's what this unit needs, here's the design, here's the budget, here's what we need to purchase, here's who needs to do the work, and here's how we're going to get it completed."

You will be expected to coordinate the moving parts and make sure the project gets across the finish line.

Experience That Would Be a Plus
Airbnb or short-term rental setup experience
Interior design or staging experience
Construction/project management experience
Architecture
Hospitality design
Real estate development
Furniture sourcing and procurement
Experience managing contractors and suppliers
Experience working with U.S. real estate or hospitality projects

Pay:
$8-10 per hour. If someone's an absolute rockstar we’re willing to compensate.

How to Apply:
Please send us your application ---------- the subject “STAGING”. In your application, include the following:

• A brief introduction about yourself
• Your relevant work experience
• Your current/expected hourly rate
• Your availability and preferred working hours
• A LINK to a short 1–2 minute video introduction telling us about yourself and why you think you'd be a great fit for this role

Please do not send a generic application.