Workplace Design Manager (Americas)

Quick Facts

• Role: Workplace Design Manager (Americas)

• Focus: Lead workplace design vision and project design deliverables across the Americas region

Description

The Design Manager will lead the design vision on workplace design projects from conception through completion. You will guide design direction, manage detailing and internal approvals, coordinate design documentation with architects/consultants, and maintain stakeholder alignment on schedule and budget.

Responsibilities

• Guide design direction and timely decision-making, including unique materials, millwork, furniture (FF&E), and other systems

• Manage internal design approval processes at multiple project phases

• Ensure success of design partners on the project design team

• Review and comment on design and construction documentation to capture full scope, coordinate details, align with design standards/guidelines, and develop unique conditions when needed

• Maintain open dialogue with stakeholders and external parties to meet project parameters (schedule and budget)

• Coordinate prototypes, mockups, and samples; provide comments

• Organize, update, and archive project design deliverables

• Report project status and schedule to leadership

• Share lessons learned and provide feedback to support standards and guidelines development

• Travel to project sites and mockups (~25% of the time)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Industrial Design, or a related field

• 10+ years of proven design management experience with internal/external cross-functional teams globally in corporate or workplace design

• Demonstrated leadership advocating for design with internal and external audiences

• Experience managing multiple projects/priorities concurrently in a fast-paced, results-driven environment

• Ability to develop comprehensive presentations and documentation packages with strong graphic, verbal, written, and presentation skills

• Proficiency in design, 3D modeling, CAD/BIM, and presentation/rendering tools

• Ability to understand and interpret building codes, local regulations, regional laws, and accessibility requirements

• In-depth technical understanding of commercial construction and related trades/engineering disciplines

Benefits

Not specified in the provided posting.