Design Manager

Design ManagerPosition Type:Full timeWeekly Scheduled Hours:40State: VirginiaCity: ArlingtonZip Code:22203Total Base Pay Range:$82,600.00 - $137,500.00Overview:Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.The Role:The Design Manager is responsible for performing as an interior designer for Vivmark’s new development and renovation projects. This role focuses on in-house design, from concept through construction, ensuring high-quality execution aligned with project goals, schedules, and budgets.Key Responsibilities:Serve as lead designer for in-house projects, including new developments and renovations (Capital Projects and CapEx), for schematic design, design development, construction documentation, commercial furniture specification and construction administration.Manage design processes to meet project schedules and budget requirements.Prepare and review construction documentation; manage construction administration and design execution.Select furniture and manage procurement process.Collaborate with internal Vivmark departments (Regional and Corporate teams) and with external consultants as it relates to project scopeQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Architecture, or Interior Design8-12 years of experience in Architecture, Interior Design, or related fieldMust be a subject matter expert in all phases of interior design (Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction documentation, Construction administration and Furniture selection process)Must have strong communication and collaboration skillsMust have strong technical knowledge for interior designProficient in Revit, Enscape, Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Bluebeam Revu and MS OfficeOccasional travel required within the USNCIDQ certification requiredLEED accreditation preferredKnowledge of Commercial Codes, and ADA regulationsHow Vivmark Supports You:We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.We offer:A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.Additional Info:Vivmark Residential is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.Vivmark Residential makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.Vivmark Residential will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.Vivmark Residential does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.For California residents, if you elect to apply to Vivmark Residential you accept the Vivmark Residential California Personnel Privacy Notice ()No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:Vivmark Residential is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate Vivmark Residential and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates. These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.Please note that Vivmark Residential will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process. If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department (View email address on click.appcast.io).SummaryLocation: LOC-10001-Arlington OfficeType: Full time