Real Estate Design Manager Senior

Job Description

Join our dynamic retail design team where you will have the opportunity to leverage your extensive experience and knowledge in hospitality-focused retail project types. This role offers a challenging and rewarding environment, where you will be able to grow your career while making a significant impact on our company's success.

As a Real Estate Design Manager Senior on the Retail Design & Construction team, you will use your retail banking and hospitality-focused financial services design expertise to work closely with various stakeholders and contribute to design concept development. You will stay abreast of emerging design trends, integrating sustainable practices into projects, and offering design guidance to project managers. The position demands a professional Architecture or Interior Design degree, comprehensive knowledge of branded retail and hospitality settings, and mastery of Microsoft Office and AutoCAD. Your strong communication abilities and leadership qualities will be essential for excelling in this position.

Job responsibilities

• Maintain design guidelines, coordinate content with internal and external stakeholders, and oversee implementation into projects
• Support the development of design concepts, block plans, and test-fits based on program requirements
• Review and comment on design documents at various stages of project development
• Provide design support and guidance to project managers, and external design teams, to address and communicate design related issues
• Collaborate with various consultants and product vendors to develop design solutions that meet overall project objectives
• Prepare presentation materials and assist with presenting design topics to executive leadership
• Keep up to date with emerging trends and insights with regards to design best practices
• Incorporate sustainability strategy and green building best practices into design and construction projects
• Support the development of dashboard reporting, executive summaries, and monitor progress against plan
• Support all functions and responsibilities of the global design department

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Professional degree in Architecture or Interior Design along with a successful track record of managing all phases of retail and hospitality interiors projects and leading multiple complex projects at the same time
• 7+ years of direct experience in commercial architecture and interior design, including programming, space planning, construction documents, detailing, material selections, and furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) 
• Experience with the entire project lifecycle, from programming through post occupancy
• Knowledge of building codes, standards and building structures
• Strong understanding of branded retail and hospitality environments, financial service operations, and associated design components
• Familiarity of mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and structural building systems
• Applied knowledge of and skills in utilizing AutoCAD software. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project)
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Strong leadership, organization, communication and relationship management skills

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years of global financial services and/or hospitality-focused retail design experience preferred
• Additional knowledge of Revit, Sketch-up, and InDesign is preferred 
• Registration or certification with a relevant professional association is an asset

About Us

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. 

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions.  We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. 

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our  FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About the Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We’re proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions – all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.

We are here to help you manage your money with checking, savings and credit cards, combining the latest banking technology with comprehensive solutions to meet the financial needs of nearly half of U.S. households.