Head of Product

Who We Are

Villa is building America’s leading next-generation homebuilding platform. With a mission to be the easiest, fastest and most cost-efficient way to build homes, Villa is a highly scalable new approach to offsite homebuilding and is critical in solving the many problems facing the U.S. housing market. Villa provides end-to-end services for customers that span feasibility, design, permitting, and construction of high-quality homes built using modern offsite construction. Villa is currently the largest ADU builder in California and is growing rapidly into other housing products and geographies.

Role Intro and Overview

We are seeking an experienced and innovative Head of Product to join our growing team. This role focuses on defining and driving Villa’s Product Roadmap, collaborating with Villa’s offsite homebuilding factory partners on home product designs, and designing residential infill projects using offsite construction methods. The ideal candidate will combine design expertise with strategic insight to develop scalable, impactful housing solutions.

This is a full-time, remote opportunity reporting to the VP of Operations. We are currently hiring people based in California, Colorado, and Texas.

• Responsibilities of this role include:

• Participate in quarterly and annual planning initiatives, ensuring that Product is aligning goals appropriately to meet Villa objectives
• Partner with Leadership on evaluating next geographies and markets for Villa’s products
• Research industry trends, materials, and technologies to create and maintain a Product Roadmap for Villa
• Look for efficiencies within the Product team and improve processes through a cycle of continuous improvement
• Develop, measure, monitor and improve KPIs for the Product team linked to key initiatives and project deliverables
• Manage relationship with offsite construction factories
• Grow and develop a product team as needed for the business. People management will include hiring, onboarding, offboarding, performance management and employee growth

• Develop innovative architectural concepts for different offsite factory partners, ensuring cost efficiency and manufacturability, while balancing aesthetic, functional, and environmental considerations
• Manage the design development process from concept to build for principal and fee-building projects across residential housing types
• Draft and/or oversee: floor plans, elevations, sections, architectural details, schedules, construction set documentation, renderings and 3D models
• Ensure all designs align with building codes, regulations, and manufacturing capabilities
• Address technical challenges to maintain design integrity

• Coordinate with stakeholders to understand home product and project requirements and develop design briefs
• Support the Project Management team in maintaining schedules and delivering projects on time and within budget
• Support the Site Design team to prepare documents and specifications for permitting and construction

• Coordinate with offsite factory partners, structural engineering, civil engineering, interior design, and other disciplines to ensure cohesive project execution
• Evaluate new factories for potential expansion
• Select decor items and upgrade options from the factories for Villa products

• As necessary, attend industry conferences, trade shows and participate in speaking engagements showcasing Villa’s products and its mission
• Occasional travel – not more than 10% anticipated, but travel to Villa’s projects and manufacturing partners’ sites will be required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Architecture from an accredited institution preferred, degrees also considered– Urban Planning, Civil Engineering or Design
• California Architectural License preferred, but not required
• Certification in project management (e.g. PMP) is desirable, but not required
• 8+ years of professional experience in architecture, engineering, urban planning, or design of residential real estate, with a focus on factory-built housing strongly preferred
• 5+ years of leadership experience, including direct people management and building teams. Start-up experience preferred
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Bluebeam
• Expertise in architectural drawings, design, rendering, and construction processes
• Experience with offsite construction methods, including compliance with regulations, building codes, and applicable standards
• Strong understanding of building codes and permitting processes; particular preference for direct experience in California and/or Colorado
• Creative problem-solver with a passion for innovative design
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• High integrity individual and aligned with Villa values
• Growth mindset, adaptability, and willingness to tackle challenges outside of your comfort zone
• Ability to work in the US without sponsorship

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you're excited about this role, but do not meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

Villa is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles FCIHO, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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