The Design Intern will be responsible for providing design and production support on a portfolio of Multifamily properties. We are looking for someone with a strong design and technical background to assist with schematic design and produce drawings for design development.

This position is based in Chicago and will report to the Design Manager.

Essential Duties:                                                      

• Provide design and production support on a portfolio of Multifamily properties
• Assist in design development, construction documentation, and construction administration phases of projects
• Assist in ordering samples and meeting with reps
• Assist in 3D modeling, and post production work in Adobe Creative Programs
• Assist in FF&E Selections for budgets
• Assist in creating design presentations
• Adhere to time constraints and established deadlines
• Assist in additional assignments as needed for other areas within Magnolia Capital

• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture preferred
• Exceptionally strong design and technology background
• Strong attention to detail
• Self-motivated: strong work ethic, follow-through and accountability for results
• Ability to generate space programming
• Sketchup, AutoCad, Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to follow-up in a timely manner
• Positive attitude with a drive to succeed

Magnolia Capital is currently seeking a Technical Product Manager who has knowledge on how to execute the technical implementation of business plans and manage a development team. We are seeking to redefine the multi-family industry and how complex investment initiatives are delivered. The Technical Product Manager will have the unique opportunity to shape the roadmap of our tech platforms as we scale and grow out the analytics function. We are a small team of driven individuals who look to enact change and innovation. The ideal candidate will be able to manage project delivery leverage points, including scope, timeline and resourcing.

This position is based in Chicago.

• Lead and manage the product development team (three members) project pipeline/priority
• Develop and maintain a “market selection” tool using real estate and economic data inputs
• Build and maintain Magnolia’s information database, integrating accounting data, marketing (lead generation) data, economic data, etc.
• Oversee major software integrations, including RealPage products (OneSite, BI Suite, etc) and provide in-house “super user” support post implementation
• Continually refine underwriting/forecasting models
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to advance our in-house analytics
• Experience in building, supervising and coaching teams, and helping mentor and delegate responsibilities to plan and prioritize work to achieve product goals
• Ability to develop and help drive a shared understanding of a long-term vision that describes how the organization needs to operate now and, in the future
• Ability to develop detailed action plans which include objectives, accountability, time frames and contingencies

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 6-8 years of experience in the technology, data analytics field
• Experience at a real estate company preferred, not required
• Proven experience managing a technology team
• High energy, self-starter with a can-do attitude
• Experience with market finance and financial products/analytical tools
• Knowledge on the following or equivalent technologies: Python, SQL, Jira, or other project management systems
• Ability to interface effectively with entire team (developers, business development and executives)
• Broad software development responsibility, including design, development, testing and support