[Remote] Residential Development Strategy Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Homebound is on a mission to make it possible for anyone, anywhere, to build a home using technology. The Residential Development Strategy Associate will support national home product development and market strategy efforts, translating product and architectural strategy into actionable recommendations and ensuring consistency across markets.

Responsibilities

• Support research efforts for new and existing Homebound markets across multiple U.S. region:Analyze performance data from previously built homes (pricing, absorption, revenue, etc.) to evaluate how past architectural, programmatic, and specification decisions have performed. Synthesize these insights with current market and design trends to inform product refreshes, specification updates, and the introduction of new home plans, elevations, and product offerings within active markets.Support product development after a strategic decision has been made to enter a new market, using defined focus geographies. Conduct deep-dive analysis of target zip codes to identify architectural and design trends, competitive home programs, as well as spec level analysis, and translate that work into a clear product hypothesis and recommendation for home plans, elevations, and specifications.Collect, organize, and analyze market data including:Comparable communities and homesFloor plans, square footage, bed/bath mixes, pricing, and absorptionArchitectural styles, exterior compositions, and design trendsSpecification levels, features, and construction approaches used by competitors
• This role is highly detail-oriented and execution-focused, centered on defining exactly what Homebound is offering in each market, the rationale behind those decisions, and how those offerings can be delivered consistently and cost-effectively.The role will work closely with the Director to support Homebound’s home product strategy by translating architectural and product direction into clearly defined, detailed outputs, including plan assumptions, elevation approaches, and specification decisions.The role will develop and maintain detailed product definition materials that clearly articulate market-specific offerings - including home plan mixes, layouts, elevations, features, and specifications - along with the underlying homeowner value, cost, and performance considerations.These materials will include:Recommended home plan mix and size ranges with supporting analysisTarget buyer profiles and use cases as they relate to concrete product decisions Bed/bath counts, layouts, and functional tradeoffsArchitectural direction and exterior styles as applied to real plans and elevationsFeature and specification decisions, including cost/value considerations and consistency across markets
• Assist in developing and maintaining exterior architecture master finish schedules and product standardsHelp translate architectural and design intent into clear, structured documentation that can be scaled across marketsSupport consistency and quality in architectural execution as Homebound expands
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to help integrate product strategy, architectural standards, and specification data into Homebound’s internal technology platformSupport structured data input, organization, and maintenance within internal systemsHelp identify opportunities where better systems, tooling, or data can improve how product decisions are made and executed
• Contribute to recurring market intelligence and performance reporting across Homebound’s focus marketsAnalyze how Homebound’s homes are performing relative to original strategy assumptions and market conditionsTrack emerging trends in buyer preferences, architecture, floor planning, and specifications
• Work closely with Architecture, Design, Investment Strategy, Construction, Product, and Finance teamsPrepare clear, organized analysis and presentation materials to support strategic decision-making

Skills

• 1–4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Real estate, development, or investment
• 1–4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Residential architecture, design, or construction
• 1–4+ years of experience in one or more of the following: Product strategy, market research, analytics, or operations
• Baseline understanding of residential homes, including floor plans, layouts, specifications, and architectural styles (professional or academic)
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working with structured data
• Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative information into clear insights
• Interest in how technology and systems can improve construction and homebuilding
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Passion for residential architecture, design, real estate, and housing trends
• Curious, coachable, and excited to learn directly from senior leadership
• Experience working with databases, or product platforms
• Exposure to architectural documentation, finish schedules, or specification management
• Familiarity with homebuilding markets in Texas, California, Colorado, or Florida
• Background or education in architecture, design, real estate, economics, analytics, or a related field

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