Design Manager / Senior Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Role Summary:

The Design Manager / Senior Design Engineer is responsible for leading the day-to-day design development and coordination of interior design projects from concept through construction documentation, with a focus on workplace transformation and repositioning of existing commercial buildings. Balancing creativity with execution, the Design Manager ensures that the project's design intent is realized through thoughtful detailing, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and clear communication with clients and consultants.

This role requires hands-on leadership-guiding design teams, managing deadlines and deliverables, and ensuring design solutions are both innovative and buildable. The Design Manager serves as a bridge between design vision and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities:1. Design Leadership

• Translate client goals and workplace strategy into functional, aesthetic, and brand-aligned design concepts.

• Lead the interior design process from programming and concept development through design documentation and FF&E.

• Oversee space planning, test fits, finishes, and furnishings selection with attention to detail and user experience.

• Collaborate closely with architects, technical directors, and project managers to ensure design integrity through all project phases.

2. Team & Workflow Management

• Manage and mentor design team members, reviewing work for quality, clarity, and alignment with project goals.

• Organize design tasks, deadlines, and internal workflows to maintain momentum and quality control.

• Lead internal design meetings, pin-ups, and coordination reviews.

3. Client Communication & Presentations

• Present design concepts, mood boards, and plans to clients and real estate partners.

• Translate client feedback into actionable design direction and ensure client satisfaction at every milestone.

• Participate in user visioning, programming workshops, and stakeholder engagement.

4. Building Repositioning Knowledge

• Apply design strategies that enhance leasing potential for repositioned commercial spaces such as lobbies, amenities, spec suites, and base building upgrades.

• Understand the unique needs of landlord-driven projects and broker collaboration.

• Contribute to test fits and speculative suite planning aligned with real estate trends and tenant demands.

5. Documentation Oversight

• Support the creation of design deliverables including Revit models, material boards, finish schedules, and documentation sets.

• Coordinate with technical teams and consultants to ensure constructability and design compliance.

• Review shop drawings, submittals, and mock-ups during the construction phase as needed.

Accountabilities:

The Design Manager / Senior Design Engineer is accountable for:

• Design quality and consistency across assigned projects.

• Clear, coordinated communication with clients, consultants, and internal teams.

• Effective management of design staff and timelines.

• Successful execution of workplace and repositioning design strategies.

• Client satisfaction and alignment of outcomes with stated design goals.

Key Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in commercial interior design with workplace and building repositioning focus.

• Bachelor's or Master's in Interior Design or Architecture (NCIDQ strongly preferred).

• Strong portfolio showcasing experience in corporate interiors, adaptive reuse, and amenity-rich commercial projects.

• Excellent space planning, detailing, FF&E, and finish specification skills.

• Proficiency in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, Enscape, and presentation tools.

• Skilled at leading teams and coordinating with project managers, architects, and technical leads.

• Confident presenter with strong client-facing communication abilities.

\nCompany Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.

Company Description

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.\r\n\r\nWe’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.\r\n\r\nOur Services\r\nW3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.\r\n\r\nWe specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.\r\n\r\nWe are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.\r\n\r\nOur Expertise\r\nW3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.\r\n\r\nAs a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.