🚀 Senior Design Manager

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

What This Job Involves

This role involves overseeing the design and delivery of large-scale corporate workplace projects for a key financial client account. The Senior Workplace Design Manager will ensure that workplace environments are innovative, functional, and aligned with business goals while leading cross-functional teams and managing all aspects of design from concept to implementation to create exceptional, future-forward workplaces.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Lead the design management of large corporate workplace projects, ensuring adherence to design standards, budget and timelines
• Act as the primary point of contact for client regarding design-related matters at the project level
• Collaborate with internal cross-functional teams including real estate, workplace strategy, workplace experience, property management, sustainability, corporate security, brand and technology to develop design concepts
• Manage relationships with external design firms, architects, consultants and contractors, ensuring effective communication and delivery of high-quality projects
• Oversee design phases including schematic design, design development and construction documentation, ensuring alignment with corporate standards and sustainability initiatives
• Provide leadership in space planning, interior design and furniture selection to foster productivity, employee well-being and innovation
• Coordinate with project managers, vendors and construction teams during construction phase to ensure design intent is maintained

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience working on commercial Interior Design projects, preferably for large organizations or financial institutions
• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• Excellent project management capabilities with experience in end-to-end project execution process for major commercial interior design fit out projects
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence and work collaboratively across departments and with external partners
• Knowledge of local building codes, ADA requirements and other regulatory standards

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design or related field
• Experience in managing design projects that involve complex technology integration and hybrid workplace strategies
• Familiarity with WELL Building Standards, LEED certification, or other sustainability frameworks
• Strong knowledge of workplace trends, space planning, inclusive design, sustainability practices and building systems
• Innovative thinker and subject matter expert with thought leadership of industry best-practices
• Entrepreneurial attitude with self-motivation and ability to multi-task and organize several projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment