Professional – Design Manager

Professional – Design Manager

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience working on commercial Interior Design projects, corporate interiors experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design or Architecture.
• Fluent in AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid knowledge of building codes and accessibility guidelines. Ability to research codes in various jurisdictions.
• Excellent communication and management skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team with a variety of personality types and in different roles
• Strong space planning skills, with focus on creating efficiencies while driving innovative planning.
• Extensive knowledge of design principles, aesthetics and general knowledge of budget tiers.
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills, computer programs and interest in refining process efficiencies.
• Innovative thinker and subject matter expert, possess thought leadership of industry best-practices.
• Entrepreneurial attitude – must be self-motivated and self-managed and have the ability to multi-task and organize several projects at a given time.
• Ability to work within the framework of an established process as well as be able to pivot when necessary
• Capable of operating within a standard framework of design while also being aware of lead time and budget constraints and responding accordingly
• Competency in applying creative thinking when needing to adapt outside of standards
• Seeks out and responds well to feedback and direction from others.
• Ability to work independently and within the fabric of a design team.

Responsibilities

• Manage design on multiple projects with various architectural firms during planning up to execution phases of projects.
• Alignment with client’s design aesthetic and appetite for workplace innovation.
• Understanding of client’s standard furniture configurations and finish applications.
• Review of plans for Clients planning metrics, standard space configurations and inclusivity requirements above and beyond basic building code requirements.
• Provide written, verbal and visual communication/direction to teams regarding planning, presentation or standards-related feedback.
• Understanding of Client’s standard presentation formatting for test fits and Design Development packages.
• Understanding of Client’s existing contracts and vendor relationships for furniture, finishes and architectural elements and ability to navigate exceptions and circumstances of when using non-standardized products.
• Managing multiple signage package reviews over several regions and be able to manage tight timelines.
• Expected 25% travel to project sites as required.
• Client is expected to be in office 3 days per week, likely this role will need to mirror this schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.