Workplace Design Manager
Core
Lead the planning, design, and delivery of workplace environments to align with client business objectives and employee experience strategies.
Role type
Senior IC workplace design manager
Builds
Workplace concepts, space planning solutions, test fits, and design standards for corporate clients
Domain
Commercial real estate + workplace strategy
Required skills
Workplace strategy, space planning, project delivery, stakeholder engagement, design standards development, risk management, value engineering, regulatory compliance, vendor management, team leadership
Preferred skills
Professional registration or licensure, experience with hybrid work environments
Technologies
AutoCAD, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite
Responsibilities
Lead workplace design projects across multiple sectors; Manage development of workplace concepts and design standards; Partner with clients to identify needs and future-state strategies; Facilitate workshops to gather requirements; Collaborate with architects, designers, and engineers; Translate strategy into practical design solutions; Oversee design deliverables from concept to construction documentation; Ensure designs support employee experience and sustainability; Coordinate with project schedules and budgets; Monitor project risks and scope impacts; Support value engineering exercises; Ensure compliance with regulations and building codes; Manage design consultants and vendors; Contribute to business development and client presentations; Develop design guidelines and standards; Provide mentorship to junior team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
