Design Manager

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Workplace Design Manager

What this job involves:

As a Workplace Design Manager dedicated to a key financial client account, you'll lead the design management and delivery of large-scale corporate workplace projects from concept through execution. In this role, you will be instrumental in creating high-performance environments that are innovative, functional, inclusive, and directly aligned with strategic business goals. You'll act as the primary design liaison for client stakeholders and steer multidisciplinary partnerships across real estate, workplace strategy, technology, sustainability, and external architectural partners. At JLL, we embrace more innovative ways of working and prioritize opportunities to strengthen and advance your career, while taking the more inspiring, innovative, and optimistic path on our journey toward success. By balancing visionary design thinking with disciplined project management, you will champion human-centric spaces that elevate employee experience and reflect the evolving future of work.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead the design management of large corporate workplace projects, ensuring strict adherence to design excellence, project budgets, and delivery timelines
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client on all project-level design matters, building strong relationships and managing expectations
• Collaborate across internal teams-including real estate, workplace strategy, sustainability, brand, and IT-to craft cohesive design solutions that support dynamic business needs
• Direct external design firms, architects, and specialized consultants through schematic design, design development, and construction documentation phases
• Champion space planning, interior architecture, and furniture selection to foster productivity and support employee wellbeing across all work environments
• Coordinate with project managers and construction teams during build-out phases to ensure design intent, quality standards, and accessibility requirements are upheld
• Partner with construction managers to provide expert design-related input on budgets, schedules, value engineering, and procurement strategies
• Oversee post-occupancy evaluations and develop feedback loops to drive continuous improvement across future workplace initiatives
• Conduct periodic site visits and travel up to 10% to other corporate portfolio locations as project needs arise

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience delivering commercial interior design and major corporate fit-out projects
• Proven track record of managing end-to-end project execution for complex corporate interiors on time and within budget
• Demonstrated experience integrating complex workplace technology and modern hybrid working strategies into interior architecture
• Advanced proficiency in industry-standard design tools, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Adobe Creative Suite
• Comprehensive knowledge of local building codes, accessibility standards (ADA), space planning principles, and MEP/building systems
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple high-visibility projects in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with proven ability to influence decisions and align cross-functional teams

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, or a related design discipline
• Prior experience delivering workplace design projects for major financial institutions or Fortune 500 corporate clients
• Professional accreditation or working familiarity with sustainability frameworks such as LEED or WELL Building Standards
• Recognized thought leadership and active engagement with emerging trends in inclusive design, neurodiversity, and smart building integration

This position does not provide visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Expected compensation for this position:

Final compensation packages are determined by various considerations including but not limited to candidate qualifications, location, market conditions, and internal considerations.

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Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:

JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health. Some of these benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with matching company contributions
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
• Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay

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