Senior Design Manager
Core
Oversee design and delivery of large-scale corporate workplace projects, ensuring environments are innovative, functional, and aligned with business goals.
Role type
Senior Design Manager (Corporate Workplace)
Builds
Future-forward corporate workplaces for large organizations and financial institutions
Domain
Commercial Real Estate / Workplace Design
Required skills
Space planning, Interior design, Furniture selection, Design standards management, Cross-functional team leadership, External vendor management, Construction phase coordination, Post-occupancy evaluation, Sustainability practices, Building codes compliance
Preferred skills
Financial sector experience, WELL Building Standards, LEED certification, Hybrid workplace strategies, Complex technology integration
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Lead design management for large corporate projects ensuring adherence to standards, budget, and timelines; Act as primary client contact for design matters; Collaborate with internal teams (real estate, strategy, construction, security, brand) to develop concepts; Manage relationships with external architects, consultants, and contractors; Oversee design phases from schematic to construction documentation; Provide leadership in space planning and furniture selection; Coordinate with construction teams to maintain design intent; Conduct post-occupancy evaluations.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight